Information on diabetes can be found by exploring Learning Resources, a health education program at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). The Diabetes Information class is also a valuable tool to help you understand this self-managed, life long condition. This class covers monitoring your diabetes, oral medications, nutrition basics, meal planning, prevention of complications, exercise, stress management, coping with diabetes, and other important information on diabetes.
• Diabetes
support groups cover topics such as goal setting, family beliefs, and how to handle
slips and lapses.
• Individual
educational consultations are also available if you prefer to work one-on-one with a
trained counselor, rather than in a group.
• Dietary
Guidelines. Learn what type of foods turn into blood sugar, what foods contain
carbohydrate, and nutritional tips for managing diabetes.
• Understanding a
Food Label. Learn how to read the labels on all packaged store bought foods.
• Sample
menu for diabetes management. An example of a daily meal plan choices one can make
while staying within the carbohydrate limitations for diabetes.
• Weight control
and diet.
There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. With both types of diabetes, the outcome is the same– your blood sugar is elevated. With type 1diabetes, your pancreas no longer makes insulin and so you must give yourself insulin injections (shots) to live. With type 2 diabetes, your pancreas can make some insulin, however your body may not use it effectively. Although there is no cure for diabetes, management of this condition requires that you take special care of yourself by keeping your blood sugar in a safe range. With the support of the health care team, family, friends, and caregivers, you will learn how to manage diabetes and stay healthy.
If you child has diabetes, the Pediatric Diabetes Center at California Pacific Medical Center, provides family guidance to parents of children with diabetes, guiding them toward successful home management and independence.
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