Diabetes teaching tool
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Learning to Live with your Diabetes
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Stay healthy by taking care of yourself
You are not alone
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Diabetes causes sugar to build up in the blood. If it stays high, it can slowly
damage the heart, kidneys, eyes and feet.
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Eat smaller portions Eat fewer carbs(starches and sweets)
Eat more vegetables Drink more water
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Read the nutrition panels to avoid foods high in carbohydrates
Too high!
Avoid
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Stay active and take walks
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Check your blood sugar
This information helps your doctor make decisions for your health
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Always write down your blood sugar number and bring it to your doctor
11/25/12: 102
11/26/12: 105
11/27/12: 110
11/25/12: 104
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Blood sugar less than 70 is too low
You may feel…Shaky or nervousSweaty or clammyDizzy or confusedTired or hungry
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Blood sugar more than 200 is too high
You may feel…
ThirstyFrequent urination
Weak or tiredBlurry vision
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Take your pills at the same time each day
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Learn about insulin if your doctor prescribes this for you
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Don’t skip meals
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You can do it and teach your whole family healthy habits for a lifetime!