Life With Diabetes Education Program
There are many things to learn about diabetes in order to live a healthy life. Our education program follows the curriculum set up by the American Diabetes Association. The program covers some of the following areas:
- What Is Diabetes?
- Learning to Live with Diabetes
- The Basics of Eating
- Food and Blood Sugar
- Planning Meals
- Grocery Shopping
- Physical Activity and Exercise
- Diabetes Medications
- Monitoring Your Diabetes
- Sick Day Care
- Stress and Coping
- Personal Health Habits
- Long-Term Complications
- Changing Behavior
- Putting the Pieces Together
We want to help you pull all of this together to live a healthy life.
Educational Materials
Hemoglobin A1C
Checking Blood Glucose
Managing Blood Sugar
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Limit Added Sugar
Carbs by Color
Being Active
Dental Care and Diabetes
What Is Diabetes?
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Diabetic Eye Disease
Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Sick Day Guidelines
Medical Waste - Needle Disposal
DIABETES EDUCATION IS OFFERED VIA INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS OR GROUP WORKSHOPS. INCENTIVES ARE GIVEN FOR COMPLETING THE PROGRAM AND ATTENDING WORKSHOPS.
- Individual Appointments—We offer diabetes education appointments with a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Professional Educatorss at both Min No Aya Win and The Center for American Indian Resources. Completing the program usually involves 4-6 appointments. Yearly follow-up is recommended.
- Group Workshops—Workshops on a variety of diabetes topics are offered at both Min No Aya Win and The Center for American Indian Resources.
For more information contact Jennifer Hall at 878-2146.