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D i a b e t e s
hether you
are newly diagnosed with diabetes or have
lived with it for years, you probably already
knowmuch of the standard advice for stay-
ing healthy with this illness. Stay on top of
your blood sugar, and do your absolute best
to keep it in the range your doctor advises.
Be active, and make sure your diet is a
healthy one. Take any medicine your doc-
tor prescribes precisely as directed.
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That’s
incredibly important advice, and hopefully
you’re following all of it.
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But there’s some
additional advice for staying healthy with
diabetes that you should know—and that
might surprise you. What follows are four
lesser-known tips for managing diabetes
that could make a big difference in your
health and future.
obvious
Four unexpected ways to
stay healthy with diabetes
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Beyond the
Diabetes
education program
GAMC offers diabetes education
classes, which include one individual
session with a nurse practitioner and
certified diabetes educator, and four
classes covering:
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Information about diabetes.
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Diet management.
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Exercise.
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Checking blood sugar levels.
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Insulin and medication management.
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How to develop and maintain a
healthy and quality lifestyle.
Support persons are welcome to
attend. The Diabetes Self-Management
Education (DSME) program at GAMC
requires a physician referral and is cov-
ered by Medicare and most insurance
plans. Classes are held on four con-
secutive Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7 PM.
Diabetes Support Group
The GAMC Diabetes Support
Group is open to community
members who would like
guidance and reassurance in
their diabetes management. For more
information, call
(818) 409-3548.
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