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What is Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It’s also the brain’s main source of fuel.
The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in the blood. Too much sugar in the blood can lead to serious health problems.
Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include prediabetes and gestational diabetes. Prediabetes happens when blood sugar levels are higher than normal. But the blood sugar levels aren’t high enough to be called diabetes. And prediabetes can lead to diabetes unless steps are taken to prevent it. Gestational diabetes happens during pregnancy. But it may go away after the baby is born.
Do you know what diabetes distress is?
Many individuals living with diabetes experience negative feelings related to the challenges of self-managing a chronic condition. It’s important to recognize and address these emotions. If you want to understand the emotional impact diabetes has on you, we encourage you to take the Diabetes Distress Scale. This tool can help you identify how you’re feeling and guide you toward support.
https://diabetesdistress.org/take-dd-survey/
Remember, you’re not alone. If you’re experiencing diabetes distress, consider reaching out to your diabetes educator or healthcare team for support. Let’s raise awareness and support one another this World Diabetes Day!
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Diabetes 101: Interactive Diabetes Learning Module
The Diabetes 101, A Self-Guided Approach to Understanding Diabetes interactive module. There is no sound to the module.
Any additional questions please contact
Jennifer Robinson
[email protected] or 502-564-7647 x 208
Debbie Bell RD, LD, CDCES, MLDE
[email protected] or 502-564-7647 x 207
UPCOMING CLASSES
DPP Class
Starts Ongoing
Location: (TBA)
Cost: Free
To Register for the class, or any additional questions please contact Jennifer Robinson
[email protected] or 502-564-7647 x 208
DSME Class
Starts Ongoing
Location: (TBA)
Cost: Free
To Register for the class, or any additional questions please contact Debbie Bell RD, LD, CDCES, MLDE
[email protected] or 502-564-7647
A Message From
DPP Program
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long lifestyle change program facilitated by a trained Lifestyle Coach who works with participants to help them reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Using the following tools
1) losing weight through healthy eating
2) being more physically active,
3) learning to identify and address barriers to healthy eating and physical activity.
The overall objectives of DPP are to support informed decision-making, self-care behaviors, problem-solving and active collaboration with the healthcare team and to improve clinical outcomes, health status, and quality of life.
The Franklin County Health Department is pleased to offer DPP Classes to the public. Attendance at the entire session is highly encouraged.
For more information or to inquire about class dates and times, please contact: Jennifer Robinson at 564-7647 x208
A Message From
DSME Program
According to the American Diabetes Association, “Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is the ongoing process of facilitating the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for diabetes self-care. This process incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards.
The overall objectives of DSME are to support informed decision-making, self-care behaviors, problem-solving and active collaboration with the health care team and to improve clinical outcomes, health status, and quality of life.
The Franklin County Health Department is pleased to offer DSME Classes to the public. It is presented by a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian and Registered Nurse. Attendance at the entire session is highly encouraged.
The material covered during the 8 hour sessions will include the following: healthy coping for diabetes, monitoring & management, acute complications, nutrition and physical activity, preventing long term complications and sick day management.
For more information or to inquire about class dates and times, please contact: Debbie Bell at 564-7647
Updated Nov 1, 2024