Diabetes Guide
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Direct Links to the American Diabetes Association Site Information: |
Helpful Informational Handouts (provided by AADE) |
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Additional Resource Material and Links:
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“FIND A” Resources:
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| Information provided by the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI)
.Personal Side |
| 2. Overcoming Depression Occasional depression can happen even with people who are diabetes-free. However, depression is a serious matter when it come to diabetics. Thus, managing depression is one the most important consideration in the management of your diabetes. The good news is it is manageable. BDI recommends: “Watch for the warning signs” “Take action to avoid depression” “Have hope and take action” Read full text |
| 3. Defeating Denial Denial is like avoiding to pay the bills which are due. When it comes to denial in diabetic patients, it may become a habit and permanent way of life. BDI recommends: “Learn the important facts abut diabetes” “Stay informed about your own health status” “Don’t do diabetes along” Read full text |
| 4. Giving Up the Guilt It is not your fault and/or your parent’s faulty that you developed diabetes. BDI recommends: “Remember that you didn’t give yourself diabetes” “With your doctor’s help, make sure your diabetes expectations are achievable” “Get perspective” Read full text |
| The social side
1. Appreciating the Power of pals |
| 2. Arresting the Diabetes Police Sometimes too much a support annoys diabetic patients; it can feel like “nagging” something that you resent. They are your police in a way. BDI recommends the way to cope: “Start a conversation” “Consider you own role” “Use the BDI Diabetes Etiquette card” Read full text |
| The Behavioral Side 1. From discouraged to Encouraged Managing diabetes is like running a marathon race; it will have ups and downs. BDI recommends: “Measure your diabetes progress in a realistic manner” “Know your A1C test results” “Don’t let blood sugar reading determine your self-esteem” “Set clear, specific, short-term goals for action” Read full text |
| 2. Keeping Diabetes in its Place Diabetes does not have to run your life. Attitude change is needed when that happens. BDI recommends: Meeting with a diabetes dentition to manage your meal plan Build a realistic plan Read full text |
| 3. Take control of Your Environment “Select a convenient place to exercise” Keep exercise equipment ready and nearby. Put away unhealthy snacks Start with a small meal portion Keep medication and glucose meter visible Read a motivational book Read full text |
| 4. Taking a Diabetes Vacation Go on line look for diabetes-related vacations Read full text |
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