Knowledge is power—that phrase is certainly true when it comes to managing diabetes. Knowledge can help you make the right decisions about your care, such as adjusting your diabetes medication, choosing a healthy meal at a restaurant, or treating low blood glucose.
Today there are many sources of information about managing your diabetes. The Internet, magazines, diabetes education programs or support groups, are just some of the places to find the diabetes information you're looking for.
Be Open to Learn
As time goes by, you've probably realized there's a lot to know about managing your diabetes. It's easy to get overwhelmed. The best way to avoid feeling that way is by knowing where to find the answers to your most pressing questions.
Stay Abreast of Progress
Progress is constantly being made to make diabetes care easier. Fortunately, you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments by regularly visiting web sites to find information on diabetes such as Changing Life With Diabetes, American Diabetes Association (ADA) (www.diabetes.org), and the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (www.niddk.nih.gov). You can also subscribe to one or more monthly diabetes magazines, such as the ADA Diabetes Forecast.
The ADA states that diabetes self-management education (DSME) is an "essential element of diabetes care." If you have never attended a diabetes education program or met with a certified diabetes educator (CDE), now might be a good time to take advantage of these services.
Your health plan or Medicare may cover the costs of diabetes education such as DSME and nutrition counseling for diabetes like medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
If you are entitled, ask your healthcare provider for a prescription and written referral for these services. To find an ADA Recognized Program, call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). You can also call the American Association of Diabetes Educators at 1-800-TEAMUP4 (1-800-832-6874) to find a program in your area.
Stay on top of the latest developments to learn about new ways that can help meet your self-care goals.
Focus on the important things you need to know to avoid being overwhelmed by all the diabetes information available.
Monitor a few trusted sources of information, such as e-mails, monthly magazines, etc. to stay informed.
Take advantage of any diabetes education services your health plan offers.
Today there are many sources of information about managing your diabetes. The Internet, magazines, diabetes education programs or support groups, are just some of the places to find the diabetes information you're looking for.
Be Open to Learn
As time goes by, you've probably realized there's a lot to know about managing your diabetes. It's easy to get overwhelmed. The best way to avoid feeling that way is by knowing where to find the answers to your most pressing questions.
Stay Abreast of Progress
Progress is constantly being made to make diabetes care easier. Fortunately, you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments by regularly visiting web sites to find information on diabetes such as Changing Life With Diabetes, American Diabetes Association (ADA) (www.diabetes.org), and the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (www.niddk.nih.gov). You can also subscribe to one or more monthly diabetes magazines, such as the ADA Diabetes Forecast.
The ADA states that diabetes self-management education (DSME) is an "essential element of diabetes care." If you have never attended a diabetes education program or met with a certified diabetes educator (CDE), now might be a good time to take advantage of these services.
Your health plan or Medicare may cover the costs of diabetes education such as DSME and nutrition counseling for diabetes like medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
If you are entitled, ask your healthcare provider for a prescription and written referral for these services. To find an ADA Recognized Program, call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). You can also call the American Association of Diabetes Educators at 1-800-TEAMUP4 (1-800-832-6874) to find a program in your area.
Stay on top of the latest developments to learn about new ways that can help meet your self-care goals.
Focus on the important things you need to know to avoid being overwhelmed by all the diabetes information available.
Monitor a few trusted sources of information, such as e-mails, monthly magazines, etc. to stay informed.
Take advantage of any diabetes education services your health plan offers.
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