Banner Health is making it easier to access information about diabetes from your phone, tablet or other device.

You can download Banner’s free app to learn more about diabetes, including what it means, medicine and other types of treatment available and how to monitor blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetes is when the pancreas does not produce insulin and it usually develops in children and young adults, according to Banner Health. With Type 2 diabetes the body is not able to make enough insulin or the insulin is not used correctly. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy while prediabetes is when blood tests reveal an increase in blood glucose that suggests a risk for diabetes.

Banner Health offers many different types of tools and advice for successfully managing diabetes. Some of the services include blood sugar testing, implantation and management of continuous glucose monitors, as well as insulin pumps. Banner Health also provides self-management classes, support groups and treatment for related complications including wound care.

The healthcare system recommends those with diabetes eat healthy foods, stay active, test their blood sugar regularly, obtain regular check-ups and take any medication they are prescribed as directed. Cardiologists, dietitians, endocrinologists, nephrologists, surgeons and other specialists at Banner Health treat patients with diabetes. To learn more, visit bannerhealth.com/services/diabetes.