The Information contained on this web site is
not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you
feel you may be at risk for diabetes consult with your doctor or
health care professional.
Getting Started - Managing Your Condition
Once you've been diagnosed with diabetes or
pre-diabetes, it is important to learn as much about managing your
condition. Your diabetes health care team should include your
doctor, a certified diabetes educator, and a registered dietician.
Together they can teach you about managing your diabetes on a daily
basis. They will teach you about:
- Eating healthy
- Staying physically active
- Monitoring your blood sugar
- Monitoring your eyes, your vision, and your feet
- Taking your medicine (If prescribed)
- Setting healthy goals
- Problem solving
Get Your Regular Exams and Tests
Recommended By The American Diabetes Association For People With
Diabetes Listed Below.
| Exams or
Tests |
When |
| Blood Pressure |
Every office visit |
| Weight |
Every office visit |
| Foot Exam |
Every office visit |
| Blood Glucose Record |
Discuss every office visit |
| Dentist Check-Up |
Two (2) times a year |
| A1C Blood Test - ( Average blood sugar value
during past two to three months) |
Four (4) times a year if blood sugar not
controlled or medicine change. Two(2) times a year if blood
sugar controlled. |
| Blood Tests for Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and
Triglycerides |
Every year if levels in desirable range |
| Dilated Eye Exam by ophthalmologist or
optometrist |
Every year |
| Foot Exam by a podiatrist |
Every year |
| Urine Check for Protein/Micro albumin and
Creatine Ratio |
Every year |
| Flu Shot |
Every year |
| Pneumonia Vaccine |
As per advice by your health care provider |
There are several diabetes education programs, and
support groups in the Tri-County area that include trained diabetes
educators to teach you how to live with and successfully manage your
condition. Please visit our
Local Support Page by clicking
here to see this programs and groups available. You
can also visit our
Internet Resources page by
clicking here to get additional on-line support.
In The Event Of Any Medical
Emergency:
Call 911
Disaster Do's: A Diabetes Care Plan
Be Prepared!
Emergencies Can Happen To Anyone. The key is to be
prepared and plan ahead. Prepare a bag or kit with:
1) MEDICATION AND MEDICAL INFORMATION ( Check
expiration on medicines and replace regularly. ) Always keep a 2
week supply of all medicines (including any over the counter
medicines you use.) on hand. (Pharmacie may not be open.) Keep in a
plastic storage bag important medical information such as:
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A List Of All Your Medications & Dosages
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Lists of all your Doctors contact information
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Copy of your Medical History
-
Insurance Information
Remember Insulin can be stored
at room room temperature for 28 days.
2) Medical Equipment and Supplies (Carry or Wear
Diabetes identification)
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Blood Sugar (Glucose) monitoring supplies for at
least two weeks. (Meter, Meter Strips, Lancing Device, Lancets,
Meter Batteries, Testing Diary, Sharps Disposal Container, Like A
Hard Sided Plastic Bottle)
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Fast Acting carbohydrates source like glucose tablets,
hard candy, can of regular soda, juice
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Urine Ketone testing strips
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Syringes- Never share your needles
or syringes!
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Alcohol swabs/antiseptic wipes and cotton balls and tissues.
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Insulin pump supplies if a user (Extra batteries & Remote
Control, Reservoirs, or pre-filled cartridges, infusion sets, insertion device,
insulin and other supplies needed!)
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Glucagon emergency kit
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Cooler, cool packs or Frio Cool Pack for Insulin if electricity
lost or no refrigeration.
3)Food ( Keep in a dry place and replace these items
yearly)
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1 Jar of Peanut Butter
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1 Large Box Of Crackers
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1 Gallon of water per day per person (Date and Replace Every 6
Months)
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1 Small Box of Powdered Milk (or milk that does not require
refrigeration)
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2 packs of cheese and crackers and 1 jar of soft cheese
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1 package of dry unsweetened cereal
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6 pack of diet soda and 6 pack of fruit juice
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6 cans of fruit packed in its own juice
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Eating utensils, disposable plates and cups
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Cans of tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts
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Manual can opener
4) Other Supplies
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Flash Light With Batteries
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Portable TV or Radio with Batteries
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Extra Batteries
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Waterproof Matches and candles
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First Aid Kit
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Cell Phones, paper, pen
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Extra pair of Eye Glasses, a watch
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Tools and work gloves
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Clothing, sturdy shoes and dry socks, and bedding
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Water purifier (Camp Supply Store)
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Whistle or form of noise maker to alert rescue workers of your
location
Desastre: Plan para el Cuidado de la Diabetes
¡Prepárese!
Una emergencia le puede pasar a cualquier. Lo importante es estar
preparado y planear con anticipación. Prepare un bolso o una caja
con:
1) Medicamentos e información medica (chequee la fecha de expiración
de cada medicamento y remplácelo regularmente)
Siempre mantenga reserva de medicamentos para 2 semanas (incluyendo
medicamentos sin recetas) a la mano (las farmacias pueden estar
cerradas en una emergencia). Mantenga en una bolsa de plástico
información importante de sus medicamentos: lista de todos sus
medicamentos y sus dosis, lista de los nombres de todos sus doctores
e información de cada uno, copia de su historial medico y de su
tarjeta de seguro de salud.
Recuerde que la insulina puede ser guardada a temperatura de
ambiente por 28 días. No exponga la insulina a temperaturas
calientes o a la luz.
2) Equipo medico y suministro (utilice una identificación de
diabetes)
Mantenga una reserva de equipo para monitorear sus niveles de azúcar
en la sangre (glucosa) para dos semanas (glucómetro, tiras del
glucómetro, lancetas, baterías para el glucómetro, diario de sus
niveles de azúcar en la sangre y un envase para tirar las lancetas
ya utilizadas (botella de plástico duro)
Fuente de acción rápida de carbohidrato tales como: dulces duros,
lata de gaseosa regular (no de dieta) y jugo de frutas
Prueba de cetonas en la orina
Jeringas (nunca comparta agujas o jeringas)
Alcohol, toalla con antiséptico, algodón o pañuelo
Si utiliza una pompa de insulina, mantenga suministro de: baterías,
equipo de la pompa e insulina
Suministro de glucagón
Nevera portátil o “cool pack” para mantener su insulina en caso de
que no haya electricidad
3) Comida (manténgala en un lugar seco y remplácela cada año)
1 lata de mantequilla de cacahuate (maní)
1 caja de galletas saladas
1 gallón de agua por persona (escriba la fecha en cada envase y
remplácela cada 6 meses)
1 caja pequeña de leche en polvo (leche que no necesite
refrigeración)
1 paquete de cereal seco y sin azúcar
6 paquetes de gaseosa de dieta y 6 paquetes de jugo de frutas
6 latas de frutas envasadas en agua o jugo
Utensilios para comer, platos y vasos desechables
Enlatados de tuna, pollo, salmón y nueces
Abridor de lata de mano
4) Otros suministros
Foco de mano (flash light) con baterías
Radio portátil o televisión con baterías
Baterías adicionales
Velas y fósforos a prueba de agua
Estuche de primeros auxilios
Celular, papel y lápiz
Espejuelos y reloj de mano
Herramientas y guantes de trabajar
Ropa, zapatos, calcetines y ropa de cama
Purificador de agua (localizado en el departamento de acampar)
Alarma o sirena que ayude a identificar su localización
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