TRAVEL TIPS
You will need to carry this for identification when flying.
Passport, drivers license and boarding pass
Foods to nibble while cooking or waiting to eat which will not raise your blood sugar before the meal.
Vegetables or any protein
After finishing the diabetes education program, you met with a Randalls pharmacist. Your insurance will cover some diabetes medications with zero co-pay. Which tier level?
TIER I
Everyone has this once a year and a cake is usually on the menu. Can someone who has diabetes eat cake?
Yes
Mary is feeling shaky and hungry. She is also sweating a lot. What are these symptoms of?
low blood sugar
You will need to carry twice as much of this on your trip.
Twice a much medication- carry original box with pharmacy label or ask the pharmacist to give you extra labels to put on plastic bags.
A new tradition to work off calories and get away from food.
Exercise like frisbee, soccer, touch football or walk around the block.
The Diabetes Control Program requires you to get all of your medications at a Randalls pharmacy. True or False?
FALSE
Mike's going to the beach. He's looking forward to sinking his toes in the wet sand. Is this a good idea?
No, there are often sharp objects and pieces of broken shells in the sand and it can get very hot and burn the feet. He needs to wear water shoes.
Mike has a headache and is going to the bathroom frequently to urinate. He's also feeling very hungry and tired. What are these symptoms of?
High blood sugar
When traveling by plane, train or car, it's a good idea to do this every _____ hours to prevent clots.
Stop and get out of the car or walk the aisle of the train or plane every 1-2 hours.
The meal is being served in the middle of the afternoon and you have taken a diabetes medication that can cause low blood sugar. What can you do to prevent this?
Have a carbohydrate snack at your normal meal time.
What are the three requirements of the Diabetes Control Program?
To attend an annual Seton Diabetes refresher course
To meet with a Randalls pharmacist quarterly
To complete the Rally Health Survey at myuhc.com (employees only)
Mike's mom has cooked up a great holiday meal. She urges him to fill up his plate. What should he do?
He could thank his mom for the great food, but let her know he wants to eat small portions and select some of his favorite carbs. He might also take some food home.
Jose finds that his blood sugar is 300 after a large holiday meal. What should he do?
Drink water, stop eating carb foods, check his blood sugar in 2 hours to see if it's coming down. Then limit his carbs at the next meal and start limiting his portions. If his blood sugar falls below 250, he may do some walking to bring it down.
The last time Marilyn drove to Austin to spend the Holidays with her family in Dallas she forgot her diabetes medication and glucose meter. She ended up in the hospital. How can she prevent this?
Place her medication and glucose meter in her purse or a bag that she never forgets. Put a note(s) in places she'll see to remind her to take her diabetes supplies. Have prescriptions for her meds in her purse.
You see lots of high carb foods on the Holiday table. What's the best thing to do?
Eat a reasonable portion of your favorite carbs and pass on the rest or sample a variety of foods and eat smaller portions.
If you have an HMO insurance, you will need this to attend a refresher course.
an insurance referral
This may be helpful to have on you in a medical emergency.
Medical ID
Mike and Mary are driving for 6 hours to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Mike took his Basaglar insulin last night. Mary takes Glipizide in the morning. They didn't eat breakfast because they want to get on the road early. What can they do to prevent a low blood sugar?
Eat a banana for breakfast or stop at a fast food place and get breakfast. Pack food in a cooler.
These items for your diabetes should be in your carry on bag.
Meter and supplies, medication, pump or CGM supplies, fast acting carb and long acting carb snacks.
Doing this will allow you to eat a sweet dessert to reduce the chances of a large spike in your blood sugar.
Use the dessert to replace other carbs on your plate, get some exercise, eat a small portion, drink water.
If you have Medicare insurance, you will need this to attend a refresher course.
A doctor's referral for follow-up diabetes education.
These don't like hot or very cold temperature and can go bad.
Insulin, other injected diabetes meds, blood glucose test strips and meters.
Mary told Mike that her blood sugar level is 65 and they are stuck in holiday traffic. What would be some things she could have in the car for such a problem?
15 grams of a fast-acting carb like glucose tablets, jelly beans, raisins and some snacks like fruit, cheese crackers, pretzels, etc.