unit one lesson 2 managing diabetes
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNIT ONE LESSON 2Managing Diabetes
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, participants should be able to:1. State the benefits of managing diabetes2. Identify problems related to poor diabetes management3. Explain practices that help manage diabetes4. Set goals related to diabetes management5. Describe feelings and experiences of living with diabetes6. Identify ways to modify everyday recipes to fit into the
diabetes meal plan
L-esson
Benefits of Managing DiabetesWhen 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
Problems with Not Managing DiabetesHeart 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
Problems with Not Managing DiabetesBlindness -- retinopathy
People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing blindness
Most people with diabetes have minor eye disordersHaving regular eye exams keep problems minor
Diabetic Eye Disease
source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Ref#: EDA01
Problems with Not Managing DiabetesNerve 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.
Problems with Not Managing DiabetesKidney damage -- nephropathy
Practices that Help Manage Diabetes
Physical activity
Nutrition and meal planning
Adjust or add diabetes medications as needed
Work with your health care team
Physical ActivityBeing physically active every day:
Helps prevent weight gainImproves blood glucose controlLowers your risk for heart disease and stroke
Nutrition and Meal PlanningEating 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
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
Steps to Control and Manage Diabetes
Check your blood glucose
Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor
Develop a Health Care TeamDoctor (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
E-mpowermentDiabetes Education Series: Managing Diabetes
Diabetes Education SeriesDescribe 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?
A-ctionDid you accomplish the goal you set last week?
Set a goal to help you manage your diabetes.
R-eal-Life Problem SolvingTroy’s Story
Troy’s Story
Questions about Troy’s StoryWhat 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?
Questions about Troy’s StoryPlease find the Real-Life Problem Solving handout for
this lesson in your folder
These questions will help with your understanding of Troy’s story
N-utritionMenu:
Whole Wheat PancakesEgg Omelet
Strawberry fansSugar-free syrup
Skim milk
See you next week!
You are in controlWork at reaching your goal
Topic: Physical Activity and Diabetes
Date:
References:
Margaret E. Cook-Newell, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CDE Irene Hong-McAtee, MD, MCR
Adrienne Glodt, B.S., Graduate Student Laura Hieronymus, MSEd, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE Cheryl Case, M.S., Harrison County Ann Hollon, M.A., Wolfe County
Hazel Forsythe, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CFCS Stephen D. Perry, M.S., R.D., L.D. Pam Sigler, M.S. Lynn Blankenship, M.S., Metcalfe County Theresa Scott, M.A., Floyd County Tamara Thomas, M.S., Franklin County
Rusty Manseau, B.A., Graphic Artist
Author: Ingrid Adams, Ph.D., Assistant Professor , Nutrition and Food Science, University of Kentucky
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