Living well with diabetes woodside medical practice. Even though there is currently no cure, you will discover there are steps you can take to manage diabetes. If you already have diabetes, you may find that you need to adjust how you manage your. There is information to help you understand and manage your diabetes. Monitoring of blood glucose levels regularly up to 6 times every day or as directed by a doctor or credentialled diabetes educator following a healthy diet and eating plan. Living well with diabetes whether you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with your condition for some time, the information in this book can help you better manage your condition and live a healthier life. Regular activity is one of the best things you can do to live well with diabetes. Maintain a record to keep track of the medical appointments you need each year have an a1c test at least twice a year or as recommended by your. The ada mental health provider referral directory can help you locate mental health professionals in your area that have expertise in diabetes. This document is currently under development at this time. This comprehensive, userfriendly workbook, with engaging fullcolor photography, is ideal for individuals or for use in adult diabetes selfmanagement. When you have diabetes, the glucose sugar level in your blood can become too high. Comprehensive print workbooks available in english and spanish interactive multimedia workbooks. Read about the definition of diabetes and the changes that happen inside your body.
The food you eat should fit in with your familys eating. When you are active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin so it can work more e. In addition to addressing the physical and emotional symptoms of diabetes, this. When you eat, your food is broken down into a sugar called glucose. Managing your diabetes will affect how well you feel. Diabetes ireland is the only national charity in ireland dedicated to helping people with diabetes. In addition, 43% of people on the low fat plantbased diet were able to reduce their medication, compared with 26% of those on the american diabetes association diet. Ask your healthcare team which glucometer is best for you, how to use it the right way, and how often you should check. Living well with diabetes diabetes care management.
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Any adult age18 with type 2 diabetes note patients with type 1 diabetes are better suited for living well with chronic conditionscdsmp. Having diabetes can be scary you may not know anything about diabetes or where to look for answers. Order your living well with diabetes workbooks for your patients here. Ada diabetesondemand and ada living well with diabetes. Living well with diabetes involves making healthy food choices, being active, and managing stress. Nov 12, 2018 living well with diabetes is the ministrys plan for 2015 to 2020. You know diet is a key part of diabetes care, but what kind of diet a recent study found that a lowcarb, lowcalorie eating plan of about 1,400 calories per day helped control blood sugar.
We also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and fund research into finding a cure for diabetes. Ada diabetesondemand and ada living well with diabetes go. We will discuss topics such as testing your blood sugar, diabetes. For example, if you are 89 kilos 14 stone, you should aim to lose. Women with diabetes must control blood sugar before pregnancy and have a healthy weight. Start by learning how healthy eating, physical activity, and medication can help. Pre diabetes is where the amount of glucose in the blood blood sugar is higher than normal, but it is not high enough for you to have diabetes. An antiinflammatory diet plan diabetes smart tips living well with rheumatoid arthritis living well with colitis or crohns manage your childs adhd mood, stress and mental health talking to your doctor about hepatitis c talking to your doctor about psoriasis talking to your doctor about rheumatoid arthritis your guide to diabetes management your guide to managing depression.
But you will need to balance the proteins, fats, and carbs you eat to manage your diabetes and feel your best. Living well with diabetes american diabetes association. Living well with diabetes includes longterm management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition to healthy eating and regular physical activity, there are several things you can do to help you live well with diabetes, including medication management and continuous monitoring of your health. This book is best used with the individual teaching and diabetes workshops offered at providence st mary. In fact, in the united states about one in four people over the age of 60 has diabetes. This book is best used with the individual teaching and diabetes workshops offered at providence st mary medical. Participants will learn techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyperhypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration. Living well with diabetes was developed at stanford in partnership with diabetes patients, diabetes nurse educators, nutritionists, and a diabetologist. You may feel out of control and not know where to turn. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease responsible for complications, which not only limit individuals lives, but also contribute to a high level of morbidity and mortality. The american diabetes association is ready to help you every step of the way. But over time, youll figure out how to go from getting it done to taking it in stride.
But a friend with diabetes shared a saying that helped him when he was first diagnosed. You dont get really good at dealing with diabetes overnight. Living well with diabetes series kaiser permanente. Organizations utilize proven strategies when they implement evidence based programs.
Deliver diabetes educatordispensed content that will promote. Developed by kate lorig, drph, stanford university. It builds on this work already underway and seeks to improve outcomes for people with diabetes. This yearlong program sends enrollees more information about living with type 2 diabetes, new recipes to try, and opportunities to find support from others living with diabetes. Quote the live well with diabetes conference group name in order to obtain the conference rate. Living well diabetes education program division of public. Examine the factors that contribute to living well with diabetes and discover how individuals and their families can be empowered to manage this lifelong challenge. If you are not ready or dont want to become pregnant talk with your provider about effective birth control options. Living well with diabetes means reaching your blood glucose targets. Use your glucometer to test your blood sugar daily. Type 1 diabetes with type 1 diabetes, the body cannot make insulin on its own. Evidence based evidencebased programs have been implemented previously, evaluated by researchers, and found to make positive differences in the lives of participants. Living well with diabetes metro area agency on aging. Acp has discontinued its library of patient education materials, effective january 31, 2020.
Thank you for all you do in helping people with diabetes and their loved ones. Living well with diabetes the overall emphasis of living well with diabetes is on educating the patient on diabetes and selfcare goals. Discuss the safety of all medications and supplements with your provider. So can fluctuating blood sugar levels and worries about complications. Workshop participants meet for 2 12 hours once a week for six weeks. Find tips to keep track of the food you eat and your physical activity as well as tips to manage emotions that may occur along with diabetes such as depression. Created for those recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the living with type 2 diabetes program offers participants an opportunity to learn about diabetes and diabetes. Living well with diabetes workbook krames staywell.
Work with your dietitian or diabetes educator to create a healthy eating plan, and check out the resources in this section for tips, strategies, and ideas to make it easier to eat well. Living with type 2 diabetes managing your diabetes. Living well with diabetes it includes detailed, updated information about medications and alternative treatments for diabetes, and a special section on weightloss strategies. A plan for people at high risk of or living with diabetes 20152020. Living healthy a guide for adults with 55 and up diabetes.
If your health care provider clears you to start an exercise program. It is good to know how the medications your doctor prescribes for you work in your body, and how to take them. It is important to ask questions and to read labels. Know that you may get easily tired from physical activity and need to plan ahead. If you are not ready or dont want to become pregnant talk with your provider about effective birth control. A plan for people at high risk of or living with diabetes 20152020 the plan sets out a vision that.
Help your newly diagnosed patients enroll in the free living with type 2 diabetes program. Living well with diabetes helps you better understand and manage your diabetes. If you or a loved one are among the 29 million americans living with diabetes, take time this month to join forces and prioritize preventive care. Living healthy with diabetes american diabetes association. Participants receive a book on healthy living, and the program covers all areas of the american association of diabetes. Being diagnosed with diabetes can cause feelings of grief or sadness. The american diabetes association recommends 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week or. Pdf diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use. The diabetes educators at pentucket medical associates present living well with diabetes an interactive evening for those living with diabetes and those living with them. Living with type 2 diabetes program thrive with type 2 diabetes. This is also part of the living well with diabetes 123 workshops agenda.
See if any of these tips are familiar or worth trying. The ada living well with diabetes gotoguide features audio voiceover of the text improves comprehension for patients at all reading levels. Your aim should be to lose between 5% and 10% of your starting weight. A small amount of regular exercise, whatever you most enjoy doing, will help reduce your blood glucose and has many other health benefits too. Join the living with type 2 diabetes program today. To learn more about the movement, visit or call 1800diabetes. Living well with diabetes is the ministrys plan for 2015 to 2020. Apr 20, 2018 there are many diabetes medications available that can work in different areas of the body. Its full of tools to help you create a diabetes management plan you can stick with. Living well with diabetes nearly 30 million adults and children live with diabetes in the united states. This booklet will help you get started but to get more information, join the living with type 2 diabetes program. The sooner you get started, the better your chances of avoiding further heart problems, feeling better, and staying well.
You can make a difference in the kind of health care you get. Managing blood sugar is the key to living well with diabetes, and eating well is the key to managing blood sugar. Managing your diabetes may not be easy, but it is worth it. Meet damien 2004 20 doing no exercise, 19 stone in weight, a smoker, on medication for gout and blood pressure, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and taking diabetes. Learn about the methods to measure your blood sugar numbers and what those numbers mean. We hope this session helps you to take part in your own care and well being. Participants in living well with diabetes also known as the diabetes selfmanagement program, dsmp share common concerns and problems, brainstorm solutions and set weekly plans to achieve their goals. Both english and spanish workbooks are available, free, from krames staywell and the american diabetes association to help your patients. Welcome to the living well with diabetes information session. Living well with diabetes lwdiabetes teaches participants skills to manage their diabetes and other chronic conditions. Living with type 2 diabetes program, you can help stop diabetes and change the future of this disease. Are you one of the 29 millionamericans with diabetes. It includes detailed, updated information about medications and alternative treatments for diabetes, and a special section on weightloss strategies. A groupbased, participatory class led by two trained peer leaders in english or spanish over 6 weekly sessions.
We are no longer hosting pdfs of any of our patient education materials. Living with type 2 diabetes is a free, yearlong program that offers information and support as you learn to live with diabetes. You have diabetes when there is too much sugar in your blood. We achieve this by providing support, education and motivation to everyone affected by diabetes. Living well with diabetes is especially valuable in older adults.
Well be in touch about services that will fit your needs. If you eat too much food, especially too many carbohydrates carbs, your blood sugars may get too high. Living well with diabetes, a special health report from harvard medical school, will show you how you can take command of the disease and, with your physician, design a treatment plan that will let you lessen diabetes. Insulin replacement through lifelong insulin injections or use of an insulin pump. Living with type 2 diabetes american diabetes association. To stay well, learn more about diabetes and how food, activity, and medication can affect your blood sugar levels. Living well with diabetes living well with diabetes is a free six week workshop designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes.
Fill out the card on the back of this booklet and mail it back to us no postage needed, or. Check your blood sugar before you exercise choose shoes that are right for the activity wear a medical id that says you have diabetes be sure to stretch and warm up carry fastacting glucose tablets. If you just found out youre one of them, you may feel scared or overwhelmed. We will discuss topics such as testing your blood sugar, diabetes medications, activity level, treating low blood sugar, caring for your feet and healthy eating. To help you control your blood glucose level it is important to. Its important that you and your healthcare team manage your diabetes in order to stay healthy. The living well with diabetes workshop focuses on key diabetes selfmanagement skills, including the relationship between food and blood sugar levels and healthy eating with diabetes. Videos and animations help patients visualize physiology and other medical concepts. The overall emphasis of living well with diabetes is on educating the patient on their disease and selfcare goals. Now with a new modern look featuring fullcolor photography, this comprehensive, userfriendly workbook is ideal for individuals or for use in adult diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that never goes away, but it can be managed. Living well with diabetes having diabetes can effect all areas of our life, not just our physical help people with diabetes maintain the best possible health for them. Blindness, heart disease, kidney damage or failure, and complications due to poor blood circulation like impotence and loss of limbs can develop if your diabetes gets out of control. People with pre diabetes have an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
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