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This informational page has been created to help our patients and family members better understand diabetes while offering the tools which can help treat the disease. Diabetes is a very complex disease which requires a team approach in order to get the highest quality of care. At a minimum, this includes your primary care provider, nurse, diabetic educator, endocrinologist, podiatrist and eye specialist. Many other areas of specialty are called upon too assist in the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications. We work with each patient to provide the care best suited to match unique needs. The links below will help create individualized care. Please start with the first link and make yourself a copy of the diabetes flow sheet. This flow chart will be a guide to what all patients will need a for prevention related services. Diabetes Flow Sheet This Flow Sheet was developed by a great team of health care providers and educators from across the State. Every patient that uses it will have a much greater understanding of the many factors impacting blood sugar control and diabetes. Using this flow sheet will also help patients organize information that can be confusing. We hope each patient keeps a copy of this flow sheet and ask members of the diabetes health care team about the numerous categories. Introduction to Diabetes Tutorial This tutorial will guide you through an introduction to the topics important to your understanding of diabetes. Diabetes Meal Planning This tutorial will guide you through an introduction to the basics of good eating. It will not replace the benefits of working with a certified diabetic educator (also called a CDE). Diabetes Foot Care This tutorial will guide you through the very important and often overlooked feet. Feet are often taken for granted. With diabetes the feet need extra tender loving care. This tutorial will help you learn how to do just that! Caring for Your Eyes and Diabetes This tutorial will guide you to a better understanding of how to care for your eyes when you have diabetes. Blindness and vision changes can occur when diabetes progresses. This tutorial will help you understand what can be done to prevent vision problems. Walking and Exercise This website helps explain the importance of exercise through a safe, consistent and smart walking program. Diabetes management requires regular exercise. This is a reasonable approach to getting into a routine. |
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