Diabetes Pathophysiology
RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES OUTSIDE OF YOUR CONTROL
What is....
Age, Family History, Race/Ethnicity, History of Gestational Diabetes or Baby Weighing >9lbs
MINUTES OF MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED PER WEEK
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150 minutes
(30min x5 or 20min x7 or 50min x3)
DEFINITION OF MINDFUL EATING
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Eating non-judgmentally, consciously, with a purpose in the moment and using all of your senses to develop an awareness of your food.
NAME THE DIABETES MEDICATION(S) YOU ARE TAKING
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Metformin
Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity
Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga
Januvia, Tradjenta
Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide
Insulin
PLAN IF YOU SUSPECT LOW BLOOD SUGAR under 70mg/dL
What is...
Check your glucose
Follow Rule of 15 if below 70
Monitor blood sugar over the next hour
DEFINITION OF DIABETES
What is.... a condition that causes the level of glucose in your blood to get too high.
DRAW THE PLATE METHOD OF MEAL PLANNING
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1/2 plate non starchy vegetables, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbohydrates
2 HEALTHY COPING SKILLS THAT CAN REDUCE THE STRESS OF MANAGING DIABETES
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music, reading, walking, talking to family or friends, breathing exercises, meditation, exercise, meeting with diabetes educators, etc
TRUE OR FALSE: TAKING MEDICATION(S) FOR DIABETES MEANS YOU “FAILED.”
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FALSE! Medications can be a helpful and necessary tool in the management of diabetes
PLAN WHEN YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD SUGAR OVER 250mg/dL
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Check blood sugar at least every 2-4 hrs, drink sugar free fluids, call Dr. if symptoms worsen or if unsure of what to do.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
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Type 1 DM- the pancreas cannot make insulin
Type 2 DM- body makes too little or cannot use insulin properly. It “resists” the action of insulin
3 FOODS OR DRINKS THAT INCREASE BLOOD SUGAR
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Grains, pasta, bread, corn, beans, peas, potatoes, winter squash, beets, fruit, milk, yogurt, desserts, sweetened beverages/fruit juice, regular beer, honey, maple syrup, etc
TRUE OR FALSE: “DIABETES IS MY FAULT”
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FALSE! There are many factors that contribute to the development of diabetes outside of our control. Guilt often gets in the way of managing DM properly.
What is...
80-130mg/dL before meals
under 180mg/dL after meals
70% Time in Range if wearing CGM
PARTS OF MY BODY THAT CAN BE DAMAGED FROM UNMANAGED DIABETES
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Eyes, brain, mouth, heart, kidneys, reproductive organs, nerves, feet
WHAT AN A1C MEASURES
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a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. DM is diagnosed at 6.5% or higher
3 FOODS OR DRINKS THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO AFFECT ON BLOOD SUGAR
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non starchy vegetables, un-breaded meat, eggs, cheese, tofu, butter, oils, water, black coffee, unsweetened or sugar free tea or juice
TRUE OR FALSE: “REACHING OUT FOR MORE SUPPORT MAKES ME WEAK”
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FALSE! It takes a lot of strength to reach out for support and can be the key to successfully managing diabetes.
ONE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT OF YOUR DIABETES MEDICATION
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Metformin- diarrhea
Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity- nausea, vomiting, constipation
Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga- yeast infections
Januvia, Tradjenta- digestive issues
Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide- low blood sugar
Insulin- low blood sugar
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF HIGH AND LOW BLOOD SUGAR
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Low blood sugar: shaky, sweaty, fast heartbeat, dizzy, anxious, etc
High blood sugar: frequent urination, thirst, blurry vision, etc
3 OPTIONS FOR TREATING DIABETES
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Making healthy food choices, being physically active, taking medication(s) as prescribed.
TRUE OR FALSE: “BECAUSE I HAVE DIABETES, SOME FOODS ARE OFF LIMITS”
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FALSE! There are no foods considered “off limits.” We just have to be mindful about how many carbohydrates we eat at one time because our bodies process carbs differently with diabetes.
IDENTIFY A FEELING YOU ARE EXPERIENCING RIGHT NOW
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happy, excited, nervous, scared, indifferent, stressed, calm, content, curious, hopeful, supported, anxious, frustrated, etc
WHY CHECKING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE IS IMPORTANT
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See how well your care plan is working, Decide what changes you or your provider may need to make, See how these changes affect your glucose level
3 WAYS TO MANAGE DIABETES ON SICK DAYS
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Stay hydrated, check blood sugar more often, get consistent nutrition, take medications as prescribed, check ketone levels if on insulin, avoid over the counter medications that raise blood sugar