Plus, people with diabetes are much more likely to get kidney disease. In the 1970s doctors discovered lada when testing the general population and type 2 patients for the presence of autoantibodies found in type 1 patients. It means you might get type 2 diabetes soon or down the road. But the good news is that if people find out early that they have insulin resistance, they may be able to delay progression to type 2 diabetes. Once the cell doors open, sugar is able to move from the blood into the cells, where it belongs. Howto instructions for monitoring to create a glucose curve. Type 2 diabetes an indepth guide for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, covering treatment, healthcare, healthy living, available support and personal experiences. Insulin is needed to move glucose, the sugar in blood, from the bloodstream into the bodys cells.
Without insulin, this sugar cannot get into your cells to do its work. Diabetes affects the way your body uses food most foods are broken down into glucose, a form of sugar in the blood insulin is needed to move glucose to all the cells in your body the pancreas makes and releases insulin when you eat. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Prediabetes prediabetes is a condition where a persons blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
You can keep track of your abcs with a diabetes care record pdf, 568 kb. Lada, like type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disease which can not be prevented. Acp has discontinued its library of patient education materials, effective january 31, 2020. Carbs found in starches, fruit, vegetables, dairy foods, and. But, not all people with diabetes have the same problem. But there are also best choices within each food group.
Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. A large part of it is making choices about the foods you eat. Also available from this source is the handout, managing gestational diabetes. This handout explains what they can expect during and after pregnancy.
One way to ensure a healthy meal is the plate method. B stands for blood pressure if you have diabetes, controlling your. Keep these on your desk and have all your overweight and prediabetic patients read and take a copy home with them. While patients with type 1 diabetes have a rapid onset and sudden dependence on insulin, patients with lada gradually become insulin dependent. The types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and a condition called gestational diabetes, which happens when pregnant. Patient and interprofessional education practice resources. From dlife comes this pdf handout that provides 12 simple steps to help prevent diabetes. And while some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to help manage it.
You are also more likely to get heart disease or have a stroke. Jul 10, 2019 diabetes risk factors handout pdf 153 kb the abcs of diabetes control handout pdf 175 kb local eye health team resources handout pdf 174 kb talking to your doctor handout pdf 174 kb action plan handout pdf 149 kb glossary handout pdf 151 kb parts of the eye handout pdf 1. There was a large research study done in the united states known as the diabetes prevention program dpp. A handout for use with participants on gestational diabetes that covers general information on gestational diabetes, who is at risk, getting tested, what gestational diabetes means for the mother and fetus, and action steps if diagnosed. Patient education handouts previously called patient education slicks the following are reproducible patient education handouts available in pdf format. Websites that offer free handouts for diabetes education ada diabetes education library offers over 170 topics on diabetes that are searchable by topic and language. If you have diabetes sometimes called diabetes mellitus, the most important thing you can do is to control your abcs. Prediabetes and diabetes insulin works like a key, unlocking the doors on the cells in your body to let blood sugar in. Using your ready for change worksheet, pick a goal to work on. Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults lada also referred to as type 1. Basic diabetes meal plan diabetes meal planning starts with eating a wellbalanced diet that includes carbohydrates carbs, protein, and fat. Complications of diabetes diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disease that can result in both long term and short term complications.
Filling 12 of your plate with nonstarchy vegetables like broccoli, carrots and green beans. Free printable patient education handouts diabetes. An indepth information book on diabetes care, insulin, food, daytoday issues and complications specific to type 1 diabetes. All the details you need about preparing and giving a dose to your dog. Finding ways to manage your blood sugar levels, managing your insulin intake, diet, exercise, and working with your diabetes care team can help you feel healthier and help you stay on top of your condition. In amharic, khmer, spanish, tigrinya and vietnamese. People with diabetes also have heart attacks at a younger age, and that are more severe and more deadly. A stands for a1c a1c is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar level has been during the last few months. The programs on this page are not for use by organizations or health care professionals. Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care.
Diabetes the path to understanding diabetes starts here. Get checked if you are at increased risk for diabetes, ask your doctor about getting tested at your next visit. We are no longer hosting pdfs of any of our patient education materials. Regardless, you have optionsand tools, resources, and support to help you fight. No matter where you are in your fight, heres where you need to be. Eating the right kinds of foods in the right amounts can help you to control your diabetes.
Spanish, low literacy pdf very low literacy pdf general diabetes patient education handouts. If you have diabetes, three key stepsthe abcscan help you better manage your diabetes and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Click here to view or download the program handouts. The cells use the sugar in blood as fuel to do their work. Cdc diabetes prevention program curricula and handouts this site offers excellent resources for those interested in offering diabetes prevention education. Table of contents click on any of the links below to access helpful materials on managing all aspects of diabetes that can be printed and given to your patients. Pennington nutrition series our mission is to discover the triggers of chronic diseases through innovative research that improves human health across the lifespan. Diabetes handouts for providers and educators scripps health.
Basics of healthy eating for diabetes or prediabetes uw health. The following are reproducible patient education handouts available in pdf format. Making choices managing diabetes from day to day is up to you. Living with type 2 diabetes american association of. Welcome to the national diabetes prevention program. These nutrients turn into sugar glucose, which gives energy. Living with type 2 diabetes di650105par what is diabetes. You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by increasing your activity and losing a small amount of weight. It is hard for the body to use carbohydrates and fats. Sometimes your body doesnt make enoughor anyinsulin or. We also share information with our analytics and website partners, who may use it to inform. In diabetes, the body does not use the food it digests well. Talk about your goals and how you are doing, and whether you need to make any changes in your diabetes care plan. Mar 31, 2018 table of contents click on any of the links below to access helpful materials on managing all aspects of diabetes that can be printed and given to your patients.
What do you have to give to your newly diagnosed prediabetic patients. Stay tuned to this page for the launch of our new patient. Handout from wellshare international about managing diabetes during ramadan and suggestions for healthy ways to fast. If you have diabetes, your body either doesnt make enough insulin, it cant use the. What it means for you english, low literacy pdf very low literacy pdf. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetesand it means that your body doesnt use insulin properly.
Wrists, elbows, forearms, and shoulders francais french bilingual pdf. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. The difference between type 1, lada, and type 2 diabetes diabetes has been categorized as type 1 and type 2. The main marker of diabetes is high blood sugar glucose. What can i do to stay as healthy as possible if i have diabetes. Learn about the abcs and keep track of your progress for each one. It shows you what your blood glucose has been over the last 3 months. Controlling blood sugar helps to prevent the damage to blood vessels and nerves that lead to complications. Once inside the cells, sugar provides energy to the body. If youve just learned you have type 1 diabetes, know that you have an array of tools at your disposal to help you manage it.
Diabetes self management patient education materials. In diabetes, blood glucose builds up for several possible reasons. There are many types of diabetes including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. A best choice is a food that is better for you than other foods in the same group. These handouts may be reproduced for educational purposes only through the expiration date with credit granted to ddpg. See what information, education and advice we offer though our. Diabetes risk factors handout pdf 153 kb the abcs of diabetes control handout pdf 175 kb local eye health team resources handout pdf 174 kb talking to your doctor handout pdf 174 kb action plan handout pdf 149 kb glossary handout pdf 151 kb parts of the eye handout. Finding ways to manage your blood sugar levels, managing your insulin intake, diet, exercise, and working with your diabetes care team can help. Diabetes mellitus type 1 symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment e. Have a look at the information and support diabetes uk offers your patients with diabetes. The good news is that you can take steps to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. These handouts may be reproduced for educational purposes only through the expiration date with credit granted to dce. In a person with diabetes, there is a problem with insulin. Everyone knows that vegetables are healthier than cookies.
Filling 14 of your plate with protein foods 34 ounces of fish, poultry or. Healthy food choices for people with diabetes what can i eat. Prediabetes does not have to result in diabetes if lifestyle changes are made. Wearing a shoulder sling francais french bilingual pdf. Control the abcs of diabetes national heart, lung, and. Diabetes can also be caused by certain medicine including steroids, chemotherapy and others. If you have diabetes, your body either doesnt make enough insulin, it. Fact sheet metformin is the generic name of this medication.
Materials and handouts consists of the participant schedule, tools to assist with tracking food, fitness, and weight, and additional resources. Diabetes and healthy eyes toolkit national eye institute. Cdcs division of diabetes translation offers many fact sheets about diabetes. Whether youve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, youve come to the right place. If meals are more than 45 hours apart, include a small snack. The cells in your body need insulin to change glucose, the sugar that comes from the food you eat, into energy you need to live.
With a minimum order of five or more programs we will also include your organization logo and name on the handouts. Help expecting mothers understand how gestational diabetes can affect them and their babies. A1c test a the a1c test is short for hemoglobin a1c. Basics of healthy eatingfor diabetes or prediabetes. View pdf icon pdf 5 mb view pdf icon pdf 21 mb program overview. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas, an organ that sits behind your stomach. Resources and information for dogs with diabetes vetsulin. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. If you would like to order print versions of our most popular materials while supplies last, please visit the acp store. Like other diabetes medications, meglitinides work best when you follow the rest of your diabetes treatment plan. Make a diabetes meal plan with help from your health care team. Carbs found in starches, fruit, vegetables, dairy foods, and sweets raise blood glucose more than the other nutrients. Assisted arm range of motion exercises francais french bilingual pdf.
Education and information diabetes uk produces a range of free booklets and resources for your patients with diabetes. Free teaching resources for people with diabetes diabetes. We are supported in our efforts by a communitybased network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and. The canadian diabetes association is the registered owner of the name diabetes canada. You may be able to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes with. In diabetes, the body cannot make or properly use the insulin it has. Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body handles sugar glucose. Vaccine information statement vis pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine ppsv. Compared with people who do not have diabetes, people who have diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke. Basics of healthy eating for diabetes or prediabetes. Metformin is used to treat type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. How to help a loved one with diabetes when you live far apart pdf iconpdf 383k.
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