Diabetes for Providers

Here are resources for you to provide integrated care and support for diabetes patients that spans medical treatment, nutrition, and exercise. Our integrated approach helps get and keep our patients healthy.

General Diabetes Education

General Diabetes Clinical Tips and Guidelines

ZSFG Type 2 Diabetes Oral Algorithm

ZSFG Type 2 Diabetes Prescribing Information

2024 ADA Standards of Care

Patient Supports

Assessing Diabetes Distress for Type 1 Diabetes

Assessing Diabetes Distress for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Clinical Trial Information

UCSF Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial Information

UCSF Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial Information

General Diabetes Patient Handouts

Basic / Routine Self-care

A1C Goals

“Diabetes Basics: Your Toolkit” Booklet

ADA “Living Well with Diabetes: A Self-care Workbook”

NIDDK General Diabetes Info

Lumetra “Live Your Life” booklet

Hypoglycemia Symptoms and Treatment

Diabetes Medicine Information

Searchable Formularies

Medi-Cal Provider Portal

Medi-Cal Searchable Formulary

Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drugs List

Rx Formulary Cheat Sheet

Includes Healthy San Francisco, Medi-cal Rx, Healthy Worker, and Medicare.

Diabetes Nutrition Resources for Providers

Diabetes Nutrition Videos for Patients

What is a Carbohydrate?

Learn about Carbohydrate Portions

How Sugary Drinks Affect You and Your Child’s Health

Balanced Meal Planning (Available in Chinese only)

Basic Diabetes Nutrition Handouts for Patients

Healthy Plate with Text

Realistic Photographs of Healthy Plate Portions

Simple List of Carbohydrate and Non-Carbohydrate Foods

Low Carbohydrate Snacks

Advanced Diabetes Nutrition Handouts for Patients

Understanding Carbohydrate Portions and Healthy Plate Portions

Carbohydrate Exchange List

Using Insulin-to-Carbohydrate Ratios and Correction

“How Can I Manage My Type 1 Diabetes Better” booklet

General Diet Information

“Lowering Your Cholesterol”

DASH Diet

Avoiding the Salty Six

Community Resources

Food Insecurity Resources

SF DPH Food Pharmacy

Provider Brochure on Food Resources in SF

San Francisco Human Services Agency Food Assistance

Project Open Hand – How To Apply

Meals on Wheels

CalFresh

Congregate Nutrition Sites for Senior and Adults with Disabilities Flyer

SF-Marin Food Bank

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