Managing Your Diabetes:
Managing Your Diabetes:An IntroductionPage 1 of 2Lance Miller, Diabetes PatientDiabetes was always in the back of my head, that I could get it, but you are never, ever prepared for a lifechanging diagnosis like that.Gilberto Vaquero, Diabetes PatientIt was just almost too much to handle, so I just kind of blur out that week.Rhonda Cruz, Diabetes PatientIt’s a whole change of your life.Cecilia Sauter, Diabetes Educator, University of MichiganAs you’ve just heard, diabetes is a complex disease, and living with it every day can be difficult.Jasmine Gonzalvo, Pharmacist, Diabetes Educator, Purdue UniversityDiabetes educators (like myself and Cecilia) have created this series, Managing Your Diabetes.Cecilia Sauter, Diabetes Educator, University of MichiganThe series has seven short videos and some helpful informational sheets that you can download in eitherEnglish or Spanish. We’ll give you tips for making your life easier as you learn to live with diabetes.Jasmine Gonzalvo, Pharmacist, Diabetes Educator, Purdue UniversityEach video focuses on a different topic: Healthy Eating, Being Active, Monitoring, Taking Medication,Problem Solving, Reducing Risks and Healthy Coping.Cecilia Sauter, Diabetes Educator, University of MichiganEach program runs for only 4 to 6 minutes, so they won’t take hours of your time to watch. And there’s noparticular order. So, you can watch any part at any time, even re-watch some, if you like, whatever yourschedule allows.Jasmine Gonzalvo, Pharmacist, Diabetes Educator, Purdue UniversityWe do suggest that you watch the entire series. It has some great suggestions for helping you take controlof your diabetes.Rhonda Cruz, Diabetes PatientIf you want your numbers to be good and you want to live longer, it’s something that you have to change inyour lifestyle.Lance Miller, Diabetes PatientOne of the best ways I’ve found to cope with my disease is to educate myself about my disease. The moreyou know, the more power you have over it.NarratorManaging Your Diabetes. Seven steps to a healthier you.© American Association of Diabetes Educators and The Wellness NetworkPage 2 of 2
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