Diabetes education week

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Business man2 You can begin your diabetes education by reading, understanding and practicing what is put forth at these sites: http://www.diabetes.org/ http://diabetes.webmd.com/ Since you didn't provide us any information to work with, you can start by making lifestyle changes. Too many people rely solely on medication to make themselves normal when basic lifestyle changes are ignored. Medication alone will not do the work for you, they are there to 'help' you.
Avatar m tn Part of the problems we are having in this country, I believe, stems from the formal education we have, or don't have. Basically the public education system we have has not changed over the last century, so what changes would you make if you could and if added cost is involved how would you pay for it.
Avatar f tn Consider reading Blood Sugar 101 online or another basic diabetes book. Diabetes education classes are also good IF they give you up to date information which is not always the case. There are many websites and much information online written by people who are successfully managing their diabetes. Remaining consistently over 250 is very dangerous and can lead to complications.
Avatar n tn My husband had EUS done this week, the report says he had bile in his stomach, irregular Z line (for this biposy is taken), his pancreas has scars and one calcified stone. please tell me what are the complication sof all this? i will be thankful.. he has mild chronic pancraetitis and got his gall bladder removed ( because it had four stones and lots of sludge in it).
Avatar f tn Huh? They usually do the gestational diabetes test at 24 weeks. Maybe call and ask if you are supposed to have one?
Avatar f tn Does anybody else have or been through this? My midwife and sending me twice a week to do stress tests what is that about? Does it help?
Avatar f tn I am sure I am going to get a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes this week. My blood glucose this AM when I woke up was 200. It's been running about 125-130 all week. I also get some pretty low numbers during the day and start to feel weak and jittery. I'd just like to see what the diet looks like before I go in to see my doctor. Thanks.
Avatar n tn oh and they send you to a dietintion and adult diabetes education center to teach you what to eat and how to test.
Avatar n tn My daughter is 16 and also has diabetes. She has a IEP, which is an Individual Education Plan. They have to accommodate you because of your illness. My daughter also misses a lot of school and with this IEP she has a homebound tutor that kicks in when she misses. You need to meet with your daughter's principle and councilor and talk to them about this. You are not alone~!
Avatar f tn My HMO has a nutritionist who never returned my calls; she even ignored the e-mails from the diabetes education nurse urging her to get in touch with me. If anyone has a daily menu plan for diabetics seeking to lose weight, please let me know. Thank you.
647391 tn?1275016633 I see numbers way higher then what I have and yet I have begun Diabetic education with daily monitoring of my blood sugar. Back in 95/96 I was pregnant with Twins and ended up with Gestational diabetes, which was controlled with diet. What do you think?
Avatar m tn Your first step should be to attend a diabetes education class -- a free one if your doctor can recommend. Gather some reading materials to learn what foods provide what level of carbs and refer to them often until you have developed a good system for yourself. Remember that exercise and weight loss (if necessary) are equally important to a good food regimen for controlling diabetes.
Avatar f tn Was diagnosed 4 years ago w/diabetes type 2. Went to all the classes, was put on Metformin and a couple other meds. Taught to check my blood sugar a couple times a day. Knew I had to lose weight, change to a healthier diet, and get exercise. Was noncompliant with education/meds/blood sugar monitoring/weight loss/exercise/dietary recommendations. Now I have swollen feet and I feel terrible. My feet became very swollen for the first time yesterday.
Avatar f tn Hi all, as a professional donating time here, I educate many people on OCD. Education is the first and basic step to knowledge and that helps to make OCD less of a mysterious monster. (Now it can be a known monster, smile). With that in mind, here are a few beginning and super basic OCD articles that anyone can start with and learn about the disorder. There are several experts in the United States that I trust and recommend. First of all is Dr.
Avatar f tn It is my personal belief that too many doctors rush patients into medical relief when they should guide the patient towards diabetes education classes. Not every internist is equipped to deal with a diabetic patient in as much detail as is advisable. Ask for a referral to a diabetes class or education nurse. Keep us informed of your progress.
Avatar f tn t have personal experience with this one, but I work in health care. Is there a diabetes education clinic or group in your area? They can be very helpful in helping you control your sugar levels. Some women can control it with food but not all. That all depends on your results. Your Dr will give you guidance as far as if you need insulin or another medication. But it will be alright, you have a diagnoses and this is something that is treatable. Take care.
Avatar f tn can somebody explain special education? My grandson has ADHD, mild depressive disorder, SID and emotional problems. He was removed at age 3 from his parents due to neglect by the parents who were heroin addicts. At 15 months he tested positive for being exposed to opium, benzo.... basically everything except marijuana through a hair folicle test. The mother was using drugs and breast feeding.
Avatar m tn However please do ask your Dr for education / referral to diabetes educator. Insulin is a very effective medication but it must be used properly in order for it to be safe.
Avatar f tn It sounds like it might be diabetes. I say you need to see a doctor asap. I mean it. Don't delay or go to emerg. Describe your symptoms and ask for a blood glucose level test. If you know someone who has diabetes ask to use their monitor to test your blood if you don't want to go to emerg. If your level is higher than 14 or in the 170 range depending on their settings go to the hospital. By the way I'm a nurse and studying in diabetes education so I encourage you to get checked asap.
Avatar m tn t --I would suggest find an endocrinologist. It would also be good if you or someone could go with her. There is diabetes education that these doctors usually provide. Getting your mom to switch doctors may be difficult, but if she is just seeing a primary care doc--maybe she would be willing to go to the specialist because she would not have to give up her primary care doc.
Avatar f tn Believe it or not, the way around being paranoid, to some extent is getting a proper education on diabetes. Was this gestational diabetes? Do you have any other medical conditions that might complicate a pregnancy? Is this type 2 diabetes? If so, get exercise, drink water and eat foods high in fiber and lower in carbohydrates. When you say "you thought you were in control", were you monitoring your blood glucose levels and how often?
Avatar f tn I have Stage3 chronic kidney disease and know the liver is working harder but because of this new diagnosis was wondering if there’s a connection. I don’t have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Avatar m tn Hi, Im 17 1/2 years old, about a month back, I was diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes type 1. My specialist thinks that eventually it's going to develop into actual diabetes and I'm going to have to insert insulin. I'm a senior in high school and after I graduate, I want to go to community college and then possibly join the military to become a book keeper or work in an financial department.
1399124 tn?1401020004 This is my second pregnancy with gestational diabetes. I am on a very strict diet that my local diabetes education class provided and monitor my sugar 4 times a day. I have just started on a medication at night. For some of us the further along you are the more insulin resistance you have.
Avatar f tn It is obvious from your post that you are in need of diabetes education. You can obtain this from your doctor, or by carefully reading the information available on various diabetes web sites. Only a doctor should advise you of medication dosage/s as he/she has access to your medical records and history. Accepting this type of advice from a stranger on a public health forum/board can put your life at risk, especially with insulin.