Diabetes is a disease that affects almost 30 million people in the United States — both young and old.
Although diabetes can be quite serious, effective management can prevent long-term complications or significantly reduce their impact.
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Take an active role in your health care by working with a team of certified diabetes educators, including registered nurses and registered dietitians, to manage your condition effectively.
Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education, our comprehensive program can help you and your family gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to achieve and maintain control of your diabetes.
Intended for those with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, as well as prediabetes and metabolic syndrome, education topics include:
- Meal planning, weight control, and carbohydrate counting
- Medication and insulin management (if appropriate)
- Importance of physical activity
- Self-monitoring of blood glucose
- Management of high and low blood sugar
- Insulin pump therapy
- Stress management, risk reduction, and problem solving
- Prevention and early detection of diabetes complications and emergencies
- Staying healthy during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes