If you have any questions about what you watch here through our Diabetes Education videos, reach out to Public Health Nurse Educator Ann Watson, RN, directly at awatson@acchd.us or (936) 633-0629. 

Introduction

You will learn:

• Prevalence of diabetes in Angelina County
• Difference between type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
• Risk factors of diabetes
• Symptoms of diabetes

Heart Complications

You will learn:

• How diabetes affects your heart
• Heart attack and stroke risks due to diabetes
• How to minimize the effects of diabetes on your heart

Bodily Complications

You will learn:

• How diabetes affects your body
• Areas include brain, eyes, bladder, mouth, kidneys and sexual function

How Food Affects Blood Sugar

You will learn:

• How carbohydrates, fats and proteins affect blood sugar
• How drinking alcohol affects blood sugar
• Making a meal plan
• Making mealtTimes work for you
• Foods and beverages to enjoy

Serving Size vs. Portion Size

You will learn:

• Understanding food labels
• The difference between serving sizes and portion sizes
• How to determine best portion size when eating out

Physical Activity

You will learn:

• Benefits of physical activity to manage diabetes
• Types of activities that are best
• How much exercise is needed
• Cautions when exercising

Blood Glucose Monitoring

You will learn:

• What is blood glucose monitoring
• When to check blood glucose
• Types of glucose monitors
• A1C testing
• How to use a blood glucose meter

Oral & Injectable Medications

You will learn:

• Types of oral diabetes medications
• Types of injectable diabetes medications
• Medication side effects

Insulin

You will learn:

• Types of insulin
• Ways to take insulin
• How your body uses insulin
• Symptoms of hyperglycemia
• How to treat hyperglycemia
• Causes of diabetic ketoacidosis
• How to test and treat diabetic ketoacidosis
• Symptoms of hypoglycemia
• How to treat hypoglycemia
• How to prevent hypoglycemia

Medical Identification

You will learn:

• Why a diabetic would need medical identification
• What contact info you need to provide
• Where and how to purchase medical identification

Anxiety's Affect on Blood Sugar

You will learn:

• Symptoms of depression and stress
• How stress can spike your blood glucose
• Things a diabetic can do to manage stress
• When you should seek help