Diabetes Lisa McGrath and Cheryl Lenover Halton Diabetes Program
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes? What to do if you have diabetes
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes?
When we eat…
most of our food turns into sugar.
Insulin
When you have diabetes…
Insulin
Brain Problems Caused by High Blood Sugars Heart Feet Eyes Kidneys Nerves
Further damage can be caused by High blood pressureHigh blood fats
SmokingBeing overweight
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes? What to do if you have diabetes Eat well
We get fuel… from food and beverages Fuel (Calories) Carbohydrate Protein Fat
Protein
Important to build our muscles Eating too much protein causes us to gain weight
Fat
Helps with important functions in our body Eating too much fat causes us to gain weight and raises our blood cholesterol
Carbohydrates = Sugar
Carbohydrates Provide good fuel for our body Eating too much carbohydrate causes us to gain weight They raise our blood sugar if we have diabetes
Grains and Starches Rice, pasta, cereal, bread, potatoes, corn
Fruit and Fruit Juices
Milk and Milk products Milk, ice cream and yogurt
Vegetables Add vegetables to your plate
Sugary foods Pop, candy, chocolate bars, cookies, cakes Limiting the amount of these foods helps your blood sugar Select diet pop over regular pop
Think about what we eat
Less fatty food
More fruit and vegetables
Think about when we eat
Eating Patterns
Snacking, is it ok?
Think about how much we eat
3-inch 140 calories 6-inch 350 calories
1 ½ cups 390 calories 3 cups 790 calories
5 cups 270 calories 11 cups 630 calories
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes? What to do if you have diabetes Eat well Exercise
Why get more active? Why be more active? Builds your muscles Keeps your weight down Lowers blood sugars Helps blood pressure
How much is enough? Aim for 150 minutes per week Try to be active every day.
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes? What to do if you have diabetes Eat well Exercise Take your medications
Take your medications, as prescribed by your doctor
Today, we will talk about… What is diabetes? What to do if you have diabetes Eat well Exercise Take your medications Monitor your blood sugar
Monitoring your blood sugar level
Blood sugar targets First thing in the morning or before meals 2 hours after meals
Some medications and insulin can cause a low blood sugar
Summing it up…