Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education

“When it comes to diabetes, knowledge is power!”

Overview

A comprehensive diabetes management program aimed at supporting patients and families, in their diabetes self-management, through education, medication adjustment and collaborative goal setting.  To work closely with clients and their families living with diabetes in PEC, along with their physicians and nurse practitioners.  We promote self-management and improve quality of life through education, motivation and through supporting behavioral change in clients and families living with diabetes.

There are three types of Diabetes:

Type I Diabetes

• 10% of diabetics have Type I diabetes
• Usually occurs in children and adolescents
• The pancreas is unable to produce a hormone called insulin

Type II Diabetes

• 90% of diabetics have Type II diabetes
• Usually occurs in adults but more children are being diagnosed with Type II diabetes
• The pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body does not use its insulin supply effectively

Gestational Diabetes

• A temporary condition during pregnancy
• Can lead to an increased risk of mother and child developing diabetes

Pre-Diabetes

• refers to a condition where a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Possible Complications of Diabetes

It is important to properly manage diabetes to reduce your risk of serious health complications.

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to:

• Diseases of the heart, kidney and eyes
• Nerve damage, particularly in the feet
• Erectile dysfunction

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