diabetes teaching tool

Learning to Live with your Diabetes

Stay healthy by taking care of yourself

You are not alone

Diabetes causes sugar to build up in the blood. If it stays high, it can slowly

damage the heart, kidneys, eyes and feet.

Eat smaller portions Eat fewer carbs(starches and sweets)

Eat more vegetables Drink more water

Read the nutrition panels to avoid foods high in carbohydrates

Too high!

Avoid

Stay active and take walks

Check your blood sugar

This information helps your doctor make decisions for your health

Always write down your blood sugar number and bring it to your doctor

11/25/12: 102

11/26/12: 105

11/27/12: 110

11/25/12: 104

Blood sugar less than 70 is too low

You may feel…Shaky or nervousSweaty or clammyDizzy or confusedTired or hungry

Blood sugar more than 200 is too high

You may feel…

ThirstyFrequent urination

Weak or tiredBlurry vision

Take your pills at the same time each day

Learn about insulin if your doctor prescribes this for you

Don’t skip meals

You can do it and teach your whole family healthy habits for a lifetime!