Here are some tips for feeling better and getting well after surgery.

Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during your upcoming surgery. This sheet tells you more about this type of anesthesia.

Your meal plan tells you when to eat your meals and snacks, what kinds of foods to eat, and how much of each food to eat. You don't have to give up all the foods you like when you have diabetes. But you do need to follow some guidelines.

Some types of insulin work fast. Other kinds work slowly and last longer. Learn about the different types and how they work.

Most ICDs are well protected from interference with other electrical devices. But there are some devices and signals that can cause problems. Read on to learn more--and prevent these possible problems.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.

Diabetes increases your chances of developing foot problems. So inspect your feet every day. This helps you find small skin irritations before they become serious infections.

When you have diabetes, your feet need special care. Even a small foot problem can become very serious. Practice self-care to protect your feet and keep them healthy.

Having too little sugar (glucose) in your blood is called low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Diabetes itself doesn't cause low blood sugar. But some of the treatments for diabetes, such as pills or insulin, may put you at risk for it.

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can be caused by eating too much food, especially carbohydrates, by not being active, or by not taking your medicine. Read on to learn more.