Download Control Your Diabetes for Life Program Objectives

Control Your Diabetes
for Life
Program Objectives
• To gain a better understanding of diabetes
prevention and treatment.
• To develop the knowledge and ability to
better control diabetes.
• To encourage people with diabetes to take
better control of their condition.
What will we talk about?
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What is diabetes?
Who has diabetes?
Diabetes in Kentucky.
Why is it important to control diabetes?
How can you control your diabetes for life?
Using CATSkills to control diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
• Diabetes results from a deficiency of
effective insulin, a hormone produced
by the pancreas.
• If your body doesn’t have enough
insulin or if it doesn’t use it properly,
your body can’t utilize its main fuel sugar.
Who has Diabetes?
• People of all ages,
races, genders, and
ethnic backgrounds
can have diabetes.
• People who are
older, overweight, or
not very active are
at greater risk.
Diabetes in Kentucky
• Diabetes in Kentucky is
on the rise.
• The prevalence of
diabetes has increased.
• This increase is
attributed to individuals
being inactive and
overweight, as well as
an aging population.
Why is it important to
control diabetes?
• People with diabetes generally have higher
levels of glucose and fats, such as
cholesterol, in their blood.
• These excess amounts of glucose and fats
can lead to damaged or blocked blood
vessels.
• People with diabetes develop heart disease
three to four times more often than nondiabetics.
Percentage of Kentucky adults who answered “yes”.
Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?
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Why is it important to
control diabetes?
• Some people with diabetes, those diagnosed
as an adult, may produce too much insulin –
a hormone which helps the body use glucose.
• Research shows that high levels of insulin
may also cause damage to blood vessels.
• Damage to blood vessels can cause many
additional problems for those with diabetes.
Why is it important to
control diabetes?
• Controlling diabetes
keeps you in top
condition.
• Control of glucose,
fat, and insulin will
help prevent
complications with
feet, eyes, heart,
kidneys, and
nerves.
How can you control your
diabetes for life?
• Find out what type
of diabetes you
have.
• Get regular care.
• Learn how to control
your diabetes.
• Treat high blood
glucose
• Monitor your blood
glucose level.
• Take preventative
steps.
• Get checked
regularly for longterm problems and
treat them.
Find out what type
diabetes you have
• Type 1- people with this type of
diabetes take insulin everyday; formerly
referred to as “juvenile” diabetes.
• Type 2 – this type of diabetes can be
controlled through diet and physical
activity; insulin or pills may be needed;
formerly referred to as “adult onset”.
Get regular care
• See a doctor, nurse,
diabetes educator,
or dietitian regularly.
• Make a list of the
things you want to
discuss at each
appointment.
• Gain support from
family and friends.
Learn how to control
diabetes
• There is not a single approach for
everyone with diabetes.
• Testing out different approaches is the
best way to see what works for you.
• It is important that you learn how to
care for your own diabetes!!
Treat high blood glucose
• Eat a healthy diet
• Get regular physical
activity
• Take medication
• Test blood glucose
levels
• Talk with your
healthcare team
Treat high blood glucose
• Before Meals
– 80-120 mg/dl
• At Bedtime
– 100-140 mg/dl
Monitor blood glucose
• Testing your own blood glucose is a
great way to take control of diabetes.
• Talk with a healthcare provider about:
– The best type of test
– How to do the test and how often
– What the results mean
– How to get supplies
Take preventative steps
• It is important for people with diabetes
to take steps to prevent complications
such as eye disease, kidney disease,
nerve damage, heart disease, and
stroke.
Take preventative steps
• Regularly check
blood pressure
• Have blood fats,
such as cholesterol,
tested
• Regularly have
kidney checkups
• Have regular foot
and eye exams
Get checked for long-term
problems and treat them
• People with diabetes should see their
healthcare provider on a regular basis
to check for problems caused by
diabetes.
• By regularly seeing a healthcare
provider you can begin treating
problems before they become even
bigger problems.
Using CATSkills to control
diabetes
• Everyone can benefit by using CATSkills
to help prevent and treat diabetes:
– Cooking and Eating, Your Way
– Activity for Your Health
– Time to Be Well
Cooking & Eating,
Your Way
• Today, there are numerous dietary choices to
control blood glucose levels.
• Work with a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) or a
Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) to
develop an eating plan that is right for you.
• There is not one diet for people with diabetes
– diets should be custom tailored to you!
Cooking and Eating,
Your Way
• Eating a healthy diet in the 21st
century doesn’t require a great
deal of energy – just a little
thought!
• Think about what you eat now,
and the things that you expect
from your diet:
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Convenient?
Affordable?
Nutritious?
Tasty?
Cooking and Eating,
Your Way
• Buy convenience
foods such as pasta,
rice, canned beans,
and frozen
vegetables.
• Select breads and
cereals that have at
least 3 grams of
fiber per serving.
• Keep low-fat, highflavor dairy foods in
the refrigerator.
• Use small amounts
of lean meats in stir
fry dishes.
• Pick colorful fruits
and vegetables.
Cooking and Eating,
Your Way
• Include whole-grain,
high-fiber breads
and cereals.
• Eat at least 5
servings of fruits
and vegetables.
• Eat 2-3 servings of
dairy.
• Choose lean protein
foods.
• Limit intake of
sugars and fats.
• Eat sensible portions
of food.
Cooking and Eating,
Your Way
• Good News!!!
– People with diabetes no longer need to
follow a “no concentrated sweet” diet.
– Studies have shown that sugar and
carbohydrate are broken down at the same
rate, so it is the total amount of
carbohydrate eaten that is important.
Activity for Your Health
• Regular activity
offers many benefits
– Increased insulin
sensitivity
– Improved blood
pressure
– Lower cholesterol
– Weight
loss/maintenance
Activity for
Your Health
• Park farther from
the door and walk
• Take the steps
instead of the
elevator
• Walk to the mailbox
• Clean out a closet
• Play with your
children
• Work in the garden
• Take the dog for a
walk
• Dance
• Run the vacuum
Activity for Your Health
Check with
your health
care team
before
beginning any
physical
activity!
Time to Be Well
• A positive attitude is important to your health
and well-being.
• Positive thoughts and actions can promote
future changes in behavior, making it easier
to take control of diabetes for life.
Time to Be Well
• Engage in regular
physical activity
• Think positive
thoughts
• Manage your
emotions
• Cope effectively with
stress
The
Wildcat
Way
To
Wellness
Where
will it
take you?