Diabetes Education & Support

Learn what’s happening in the body with diabetes and how to control blood sugar levels. Understanding diabetes involves exploring how the condition disrupts the body’s ability to process glucose and the impact this can have on overall health. What are the target blood sugar levels before and after meals and why?

Design a meal plan that fits your lifestyle. Identify carbohydrate sources, what foods contain them, and how they affect blood sugar control. Learn to differentiate between whole foods and processed options—and be aware that products labeled “no sugar added” are not necessarily sugar-free and can still impact blood sugar levels.

Regular physical activity is essential for blood sugar control and overall health. Get tailored support for exercise recommendations to help manage your Diabetes.

Excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, tingling in the toes or feet, slow-healing wounds, and extreme fatigue are common signs of high blood sugar. Understanding these symptoms is crucial for effective diabetes management.

Identify symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of low blood sugar.

What stress does to your blood sugar level and how to manage stress.

A parent or family member with diabetes, women who have given birth to babies weighing more than 9 pounds or have a history of gestational diabetes, increasing age, overweight, inactive lifestyle, African American-Latinos-Asian and Pacific Islanders-Native Americans, low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides

Learn methods that lead to successful behavior change (action planning).

Plan for lifelong learning and support for your diabetes care.