Guide: Introducing the "Living with Diabetes" Guide
This guide has topics to help you learn about and manage your diabetes.
July 31, 2022
At Nashville General Hospital Foundation, our mission is to empower our community with the knowledge and resources necessary to manage their health effectively. We are excited to introduce "Living with Diabetes," a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals understand and manage their diabetes. Available in both English and Spanish, this guide is an essential tool for those looking to take control of their health and improve their quality of life.
What's Inside the Guide?
Our guide provides detailed information on various aspects of living with diabetes, including:
- Understanding Diabetes: Learn about different types of diabetes, their causes, and why managing your blood sugar is crucial.
- Managing Your Diabetes: Practical advice on how to measure and track blood sugar levels, take medications as instructed, follow a healthy eating plan, and stay active.
- Handling High and Low Blood Sugar: Tips on what to do when your blood sugar levels are too high or too low.
- Healthy Eating: Guidelines for a diabetes-friendly diet, including how to count carbohydrates and read nutrition labels.
- Staying Active: Suggestions for incorporating physical activity into your daily routine.
- Mental Health: Information on how diabetes can affect your emotions and when to seek help.
- Preventing Complications: Steps to lower the risk of diabetes-related health problems, including regular medical checkups and vaccinations.
- Travel and Sick Day Plans: Tips on managing diabetes while traveling and what to do when you are sick.
Why Health Literacy Matters
Understanding how to manage diabetes is vital for preventing complications and maintaining overall health. Many people with diabetes struggle with health literacy, which can lead to poor management of the condition and serious health consequences. By providing clear, accessible information, we aim to empower individuals with diabetes to make informed health decisions and improve their outcomes.
How to Access the Guide
"Living with Diabetes" is available for free download in English or Spanish. We encourage you to share this resource with friends, family, and anyone who might benefit from it.
Join Us in Promoting Health Literacy
We believe that everyone deserves access to the information they need to manage their health effectively. By promoting health literacy, we can help reduce health disparities and improve the well-being of our community. Nashville General Hospital Foundation is committed to supporting individuals with diabetes through resources like this guide, ensuring they have the knowledge and tools needed to lead healthier lives.
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Nashville General Hospital Foundation – Your Partner in Health
Resumen en Español
En Nashville General Hospital Foundation, nuestra misión es empoderar a nuestra comunidad con el conocimiento y los recursos necesarios para manejar su salud de manera efectiva. Nos complace presentar "Viviendo con Diabetes", una guía integral diseñada para ayudar a las personas a comprender y manejar su diabetes. Esta guía, disponible en inglés y español, es una herramienta esencial para quienes buscan tomar control de su salud y mejorar su calidad de vida. Puede descargar esta guía de forma gratuita aqui. Compartimos esta guía con la esperanza de empoderar a las personas con diabetes y promover la equidad en el acceso a la información de salud.
