Part 1: Taught by a registered nurse (RN).
Topics covered include:
- Pathophysiology of diabetes
- BG testing
- Timing
- Keeping records
- Target ranges
- Hypoglycemia - S/S and TX (brief)
- Graph blood glucose logs
- Introduction to exercise
Part 2: Taught by a registered dietitian (RD).
Topics covered include:
- Distribute individual meal plans
- Carbohydrate (CHO) counting - efects of CHO
- Protein and fat on glucose
- Sources of CHO, protein and fat
- Plate method option
- Label reading
Part 3: Taught by both the RN and RD
Topics covered include:
- Long term goal setting
- Short term goal until next class
Homework:
- Food diary sheet
- Bring in interesting food label