Time for change! Positive change! While being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may not have been at the top of your wish list, you will soon learn this condition is manageable without slowing you down.
Knowledge is power!
You will be amazed how much you have to learn about your body, all while making smarter, well informed decisions.
Key to success
To be successful at this game we call "diabetes" we encourage you to set realistic goals. Both long term and short term goals. Don't know to set appropriate goal? Don't worry, your care team will help you define and review goals on a regular basis.
Please do not worry about getting through these modules in one sitting or even in the listed order. T2D is a life long journey of learning. Take this in at your own pace and learn about what interests you most first!
Intended Audience
- Newly Diagnosed
- Those who have never received "formal" diabetes education
- Those in need of a T2D brush up
Module 1 - What is Diabetes
- What is Diabetes
- The Ominous Octet - for those a bit more curious!
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Diabetes Progression
- How you got here
Module 2 - Physical Activity
- Exercise Basics
- Developing your physical activity plan
- Every Step Counts - everyday activities
- Apps + more to move more!
Module 3 - Eating Well
- Pillars of Nutrition
- What to eat
- When to eat
- Where to eat
- How much to eat
- Why we eat
Module 4 - Eating Better
Module 5 - Monitoring
- Blood Glucose Goals
- What is A1C
- Time in Range vs A1C
- What Affects Blood Glucose
- CGM vs SMBG
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperglycemia
Module 6 - Medications
Module 7 - Reducing Risks & Complications
- Long Term Complications
- Regular Check ups and Labs
- Sick Day Guidelines
Module 8 - Healthy Coping
Module 9 - Stress, Burnout & Distress
- How Stress Affects Blood Glucose
- Ways to Manage Stress
- Depression or Distress?
- Diabetes & Depression
We look forward to guiding you through your journey with T2D!
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