The Diabetes Journey Online Classes
These online sessions review the basics of living with type 2 diabetes and are run by nurses and dietitians. These classes are for people living with diabetes or their family members.
Module 1
Beginning Your Diabetes Journey
Goals:
- Understand diabetes and how it impacts all 4 aspects of self
- Recognize signs of high and low blood sugars
- Review blood sugar targets and things we can do to reach targets
Module 2
Navigating the Risks
Goals:
- Understand the complications of diabetes
- Review different types of screening tools
- Recognize what screening you may need
Module 3
Mapping Your Medications
Goals:
- Understand different types of medication used to treat diabetes
- Identify which medications you are taking and how they work
Module 4
The Path to Healthy Living
Goals:
- Describe how different foods impact blood sugars
- Provide examples of balanced meals and snacks
- Understand impact of activity on blood sugars
- Develop goals for your own diabetes journey