1. What is diabetes?
Diabetes in general is an elevated sugar (blood glucose) level in your blood
Three types: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes
Type 2 is the most common
Type 2 means that your body cannot use sugar you eat
Insulin resistant

2. What is happening in my body?

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5. How do I find out if I have type 2 diabetes?
A1C Test
Common blood test that measures your average blood glucose levels in the past few months
Does your red blood cell have a lot of sugar on it?
Used also to monitor blood glucose levels

6. Why is type 2 diabetes a serious health concern?

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9. What can I do to help prevent/manage type 2 diabetes?

11. Depression
Persistent feeling of sadness, loss of self-worth, and discouragement
Not a normal part of aging

12. Depression and Diabetes
Loss of control
Managing blood sugar levels
Complications like nerve damage

13. Management of Diabetes
At home:
Exercise regularly, if your doctor says it is ok.
Surround yourself with caring, positive people and fun activities.
Learn good sleeping habits.
Learn to watch for the early signs of depression, and know how to react if these occur.
Talk about your feelings with someone you trust.
Take medications correctly and discuss any side effects with your doctor.

14. What treatments are available?
Oral pills
Sulfonylureas, biguanides, meglitinides
Oral combination therapy
Insulin

15. References
American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -National Diabetes Statistics Report,
Public Health Department Montgomery County, OH -Health Profiles Diabetes.
Medline Plus- Depression in Elderly.