Understanding Pre-Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes Session 1
Preventing Diabetes and You
What is pre-diabetes
What is the A1c test
Risk factors
How to prevent pre-diabetes
How insulin works
Pre-Diabetes Session 2
Healthy Eating (Parts 1 and 2)
Food and blood glucose dynamics
Food types and examples
Meal planning
Carb counting
Food labels
Heart healthy eating
Goal setting
Food log/diary considerations
Pre-Diabetes Session 3
Being Active
How regular exercise affects the body
How to start an exercise program
Planning your exercise program
How much exercise a PWD should get each week
Physical activity Considerations
Pre-Diabetes Session 4
Making Sense of the Numbers
Checking your blood glucose
Normal blood glucose ranges
Understanding the A1C test and A1C goals
Know when to test your blood glucose
Understanding hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
Pre-Diabetes Session 5
Healthy Coping and Reducing Stress
Understand how stress or depression affects blood glucose
Identifying and anticipating stressful situations
Identifying solutions for stressful situations or change in routine
Case studies and situational exercises
Goal setting, using the S.M.A.R.T. model
The Ten Commandments of managing stress
Partnering with your health team
Pre-Diabetes Session 6
Complications and Reducing your Risks
Preventive screenings for your eyes, feet
List some complications of uncontrolled diabetes
Know how often you should check your feet
Behaviors that can prevent complications from diabetes
Taking care of you and your diabetes – Talking to your Doctor
Pregnancy planning and your diabetes