Managing Your Diabetes

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Tri-County Diabetes Alliance is to raise awareness and improve the health of people with diabetes and those at risk for developing diabetes by creating and sustaining an effort to inform, educate, and assist individuals to improve their health.

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

NOTE: The Information contained on this web site is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you feel you or someone you know is having a diabetic medical emergency call 911 right away if possible. Consult with your doctor or health care professional. 

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:

  • A List Of All Your Medications & Dosages

  • Lists of all your Doctors contact information

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Fast Acting carbohydrates source like glucose tablets, hard candy, can of regular soda, juice

  • Urine Ketone testing strips

  • Syringes- Never share your needles or syringes!

  • Alcohol swabs/antiseptic wipes and cotton balls and tissues.

  • Insulin pump supplies if a user (Extra batteries & Remote Control, Reservoirs, or pre-filled cartridges, infusion sets, insertion device, insulin and other supplies needed!)

  • Glucagon emergency kit

  • 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)

  • 1 Jar of Peanut Butter

  • 1 Large Box Of Crackers

  • 1 Gallon of water per day per person (Date and Replace Every 6 Months)

  • 1 Small Box of Powdered Milk (or milk that does not require refrigeration)

  • 2 packs of cheese and crackers and 1 jar of soft cheese

  • 1 package of dry unsweetened cereal

  • 6 pack of diet soda and 6 pack of fruit juice

  • 6 cans of fruit packed in its own juice

  • Eating utensils, disposable plates and cups

  • Cans of tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts

  • Manual can opener

4) Other Supplies

  • Flash Light With Batteries

  • Portable TV or Radio with Batteries

  • Extra Batteries

  • Waterproof Matches and candles

  • First Aid Kit

  • Cell Phones, paper, pen

  • Extra pair of Eye Glasses, a watch

  • Tools and work gloves

  • Clothing, sturdy shoes and dry socks, and bedding

  • Water purifier (Camp Supply Store)

  • 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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American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
1-800-Diabetes (1-800-342-2383)

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