Diabetes is expensive! According to the American Diabetes Association diabetes costs America $327 Billion a year. Health care costs for people with diabetes are 2.3 times greater than people without diabetes. If you take medication for your diabetes you may feel this burden firsthand. Today I'm going to share some resources that may help you save money on diabetes medications. Many do not realize that the "First-Line" therapy for diabetes involves taking Metformin (a diabetes medication) and making comprehensive lifestyle changes (including weight management and physical activity). … [Read more...]
What is a CDCES and Why Does It Matter in Diabetes Education?
People who work with a CDCES do better. Research shows that people who have received (competent and professional) diabetes education: Use primary care and preventive services more often than resorting to the emergency room and hospital. (Resulting in savings to the patient and the hospital); Are more likely to take medications as prescribed (thus reducing complications from diabetes and (again) incurring greater health care costs to both the patient and the health care system ); and Are better at controlling their glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels (again reducing … [Read more...]
The Best Fruit and Vegetables When You Have Diabetes
It's so easy to be confused about what to eat with so much conflicting advice. Today I'm sharing information on two common food groups I get asked about-fruit and vegetables. "Aw Man! Those are my favorite vegetables," my friend said, disappointed. She didn't want potatoes and beans to be starches. Diagnosed with diabetes, she heard that starches were "bad" and thought she would have to give up her favorite food. She was so thankful when I told her she was mistaken. Vegetables are chock full of nutrients. All of them. Ideally you should consume a wide variety of vegetables because they … [Read more...]
Change Your Thinking To Manage Diabetes
Instead of dreading all the chores of managing diabetes, change your thinking and have a positive attitude. Try these tips for success. I hear people all over town saying that this is the year they will: lose weight; eat better; get more exercise; get more sleep; watch less television and any number of other significant changes to their lives. In each instance it seems to be said with a deep breath as they prepare themselves for these difficult and unpleasant changes. Not surprisingly, most people don't meet their goals. Why? I suggest they don't have enough positive reinforcement in place … [Read more...]
5 Lessons Learned from Loving Someone with Diabetes
Who would have ever thought that getting my bangs cut would lead to a long career in diabetes care and education? It's funny how life works. Here's my story how I got so passionate about helping people with diabetes that all started with a chance encounter. I learned valuable lessons...the hard way. I want things to be easier for you so here are my tips. 5 Tips for Supporting Someone with Diabetes 1. Ask your loved one how you can help. Everyone is unique. What helps one person doesn't help another. You can say something like "I know having diabetes can sometimes be hard and I want to … [Read more...]
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