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UNIT ONE LESSON 2 Managing Diabetes

UNIT ONE LESSON 2 Managing Diabetes. Objectives. At the end of the lesson, participants should be able to: State the benefits of managing diabetes Identify problems related to poor diabetes management Explain practices that help manage diabetes Set goals related to diabetes management

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UNIT ONE LESSON 2 Managing Diabetes

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  1. UNIT ONE LESSON 2 Managing Diabetes

  2. Objectives At the end of the lesson, participants should be able to: • State the benefits of managing diabetes • Identify problems related to poor diabetes management • Explain practices that help manage diabetes • Set goals related to diabetes management • Describe feelings and experiences of living with diabetes • Identify ways to modify everyday recipes to fit into the diabetes meal plan

  3. L-esson

  4. Benefits of Managing Diabetes When your blood glucose is close to normal, you are more likely to: • Have more energy • Be less tired and thirsty • Urinate less often • Heal better and have fewer skin or bladder infections • Have fewer problems with your eyesight, feet and gums

  5. Problems with Not Managing Diabetes Heart disease -- cardiovascular disease • People with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to get heart disease and 5 times more likely to have a stroke

  6. Problems with Not Managing Diabetes Blindness -- retinopathy • People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing blindness • Most people with diabetes have minor eye disorders • Having regular eye exams keep problems minor

  7. Diabetic Eye Disease source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Ref#: EDA01

  8. Problems with Not Managing Diabetes Nerve damage -- neuropathy • About 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes develop nerve problems • Nerve problems can occur throughout the body. Symptoms include loss of feeling in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Nerve problems can also occur in sexual organs.

  9. Problems with Not Managing Diabetes • Kidney damage -- nephropathy

  10. Practices that Help Manage Diabetes • Physical activity • Nutrition and meal planning • Adjust or add diabetes medications as needed • Work with your health care team

  11. Physical Activity • Being physically active every day: • Helps prevent weight gain • Improves blood glucose control • Lowers your risk for heart disease and stroke

  12. Nutrition and Meal Planning • Eating healthy is similar for a person with or without diabetes • Eat a variety of food. Balanced amount of carbohydrates, protein and fats • Eat three meals and a snack at regular times throughout the day • Try not to skip meals • Pay attention to what you eat by keeping a food record

  13. Begin with a Healthy Eating Plan • Include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein • Eat less fat • Eat heart-healthy fish about twice a week

  14. Steps to Control and Manage Diabetes • Check your blood glucose • Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor

  15. Develop a Health Care Team • Doctor (an endocrindologist if available) • Nurse (RN), CDE if available • Registered Dietitian (RD), CDE if available • Pharmacist, CDE if available • Eye doctor (ophthalmologist) • Foot doctor (podiatrist) • Dentist • Social worker • Mental health counselor CDE stands for certified diabetes educator

  16. E-mpowerment Diabetes Education Series: Managing Diabetes

  17. Diabetes Education Series • Describe your experiences and feelings related to managing your diabetes. • What was most difficult for you? • What are ways that you could overcome some of these difficulties?

  18. A-ction Did you accomplish the goal you set last week? Set a goal to help you manage your diabetes.

  19. R-eal-Life Problem Solving Troy’s Story

  20. Troy’s Story

  21. Questions about Troy’s Story • What is Troy’s problem? • Why is this a problem for Troy? • What are some things that Troy needs to do to solve his problem? (List as many suggestions as possible.) • What might be the best way to solve his problem at this point? Why?

  22. Questions about Troy’s Story • Please find the Real-Life Problem Solving handout for this lesson in your folder • These questions will help with your understanding of Troy’s story

  23. N-utrition Menu: Whole Wheat Pancakes Egg Omelet Strawberry fans Sugar-free syrup Skim milk

  24. See you next week! Topic: Physical Activity and Diabetes You are in controlWork at reaching your goal

  25. Date: References:

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