Diabetes Life Lines

(click on the above link for the latest newsletter)

 

Diabetes Support Group

The Clay County Diabetes Support Group will meet the third Tuesday of every month from 7-8 PM. 

 


   

 

 

 

Diabetes – Risk Test (click on link to take test)

 

 
Individual Diabetes Education

Having trouble keeping those sugar levels under control? Frustrated by the hassle of it all?  Do you have questions about your diabetes, but don’t know who to call?  Deb Harris RN BSN CDE is available to provide diabetes education sessions for you to discuss your diabetes control.  The cost of these sessions is covered by Medicare and most insurance.  These classes are tailored to meet your individual needs.  You may reach her at the Clay County Health Dept. at 662-4406, to set up a time to find out the answers to those questions. 

 

            Do you have questions about diabetes?

If you are looking for some answers to those questions, now you can email those questions to Deb Harris RN BSN the Health Department’s Certified Diabetes Educator.  Deb will get an answer to you or refer you to the appropriate person to answer the questions.  You can send your questions to dharris@healthdept.org

 

 

 Be Smart About Your Heart

Control the ABC’s of Diabetes

 

*  A1C

*  Blood Pressure

*  Cholesterol

If you have diabetes, you are at high risk for heart attack and stroke.  Heart disease is more likely to strike you-and at an earlier age-than someone without diabetes. But you can fight back. Be smart about your heart. Take control of the ABC’s of diabetes and live a long and healthy life.

 

A is forA1C

The A1C test-short for hemoglobin A1C-measuresyour average blood glucose (sugar) over the last 3 months.

 

B is for Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure makes your heart work too hard.

Suggested target: below 130/80

 

C is for Cholesterol

Bad cholesterol, or LDL, builds up and clogs your arteries.

Suggested target: below 100

 

Ask your health care provider these questions:

1.     What are my ABC numbers?

2.     What should my ABC target numbers be?

3.     What actions should I take to reach my ABC target numbers?

 

Take Action Now to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke and other diabetes problems:

 

*  Get physical activity every day.

*  Eat less fat and salt.

*  Eat more fiber-choose whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans.

*  Stay at a healthy weight.

*  Stop smoking-ask your provider for help.

*  Take medicines as prescribed.

*  Ask your doctor about taking aspirin.

*  Ask others to help you manage your diabetes.

 

Be Smart About Your Heart!

Diabetes Numbers to Know……

The targets listed below are suggested by the National Institutes of Health and the American Diabetes Association. 

Talk to your health care provider about your ABC targets.

Tests

Target

How Often

A1C

(glucose average)

Below 7*

At least twice a year

Blood Pressure

Below 130/80

At every visit

Cholesterol (LDL)

Below 10

At least once a year

*An A1C of 7 equals an average blood glucose of 150

 

For more info on diabetes click on one of the links below:

Diabetic Internet Resources

 

www.diabetes.org                American Diabetes Association               

www.eatright.org                  American Dietetic Association                             

www.ndep.nih.gov/             National Diabetes Education Program   

www.jdf.org                           Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International          

www.aadenet.org                 American Association of Diabetes Educators               

www.joslin.org                      Joslin Diabetes Center                  

www.bddiabetes.com          Becton Dickenson                                      

www.bayercarediabetes.com        Bayer Diabetes (great kids site)