Whether you or your family member have diabetes, the resources below will help you gain the knowledge and support needed for a healthy future.
Your insurance company may cover the cost of your visits - this varies so it is highly recommended you confirm what your plan covers. You can also make self-payment arrangements if needed. Currently, Medicare allows 10 hours of education the first year after you are diagnosed and then pays for two hours each year after for an update of current information.
You must be referred by the doctor who is managing your diabetes.
This ADA certified class is for adults ages 18 and over. The program is designed to help those who:
How will the program benefit me?
The instructors will provide comprehensive education on:
Class schedule
The class is held once a month on Thursdays. The initial class consists of:
How to register for the class:
Please call your physician and ask for a referral if you feel this class will help you. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 524-5313.
Our diabetes education team consists of a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Dietitian who have received special education from the American Diabetes Association.
Novo Nordisk Cornerstones 4 Care
YEP! Fitness Diabetes Prevention Program
Participants meet with a trained lifestyle coach and a small group of people who are making lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. Sessions are weekly for 6 months and then monthly for 6 months. Cost $420 which includes 12 month gym membership. Scholarships available.
Locations:
United Way 211 Database- American Diabetes Association: National Call Center 1-800-342-2383
Needy Meds- CR3 (Charles Ray the Third): 1-800-503-6897
Help with costs of meters/pumps
Eligibility Criteria: Uninsured or under insured, Have a diabetes diagnosis, Household income less than $60,000
Advanced Diabetes Supplies: 1-866-422-4866 https://www.northcoastmed.com/
Cost of meter, test strips and lancets may be covered.
Blood Glucose or Blood Sugar: the amount of a sugar called glucose in the blood. Normal blood sugar around 70-180.
Carbohydrate: food group consisting of starchy and sugary foods, both naturally sweet foods such as fruit and foods to which sugar has been added. Carbohydrates are changed to glucose in the digestive tract. 15 grams of carbohydrates- equal to one carbohydrate serving.
Cholesterol: a waxy, fat-like substance used by the body to build cell walls. If too much is present, it can build up and block arteries.
Diabetes: a group of diseases that result from too much sugar in the blood
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): health emergency in which the body does not have enough insulin and cannot break down sugar. Without enough insulin, your body begins to break down fat as fuel. This process produces a buildup of acids in the bloodstream called ketones.
Endocrinologist: a doctor who specializes in diabetes and how hormones work in the body.
Fasting Blood Sugar: a blood sugar that is checked after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours.
Glucagon: a hormone that quickly raises blood glucose levels.
Glucose: a simple sugar needed by the body for energy. Carbohydrates are digested to glucose.
Glucose Meter: a machine that shows the amount of sugar in the blood using a small drop of blood
Hemoglobin A1c: a blood test that shows the average blood sugar level for the past 2-3 months
Hormone: a chemical produced in the body that acts as a signal for another part of the body to produce a particular response
Hyperglycemia: a condition in which there is too much glucose in the blood. Usually greater than 180.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS): a health emergency most often seen in older persons in which high blood sugar levels result from lack of insulin. HHS is usually brought on by something else, such as an illness or infection. If HHS continues, the loss of too much body fluid through frequent urinating, sweating, diarrhea or vomiting may lead to seizures or coma.
Hypoglycemia: blood sugar that is lower than normal range. Usually defined as a blood sugar less than 70 mg/dl.
Hypoglycemia unawareness: when a diabetic does not have symptoms of low blood sugar even though his blood sugar is less than 70mg/dl
Impaired Fasting Glucose: describes the condition in which a blood sugar obtained at least 8 hours after the last time you ate which is high (100-126 mg/dl), but lower than the blood sugar level used to diagnose diabetes
Impaired Glucose Tolerance: describes the condition in which a blood sugar obtained a 2 hours after drinking a sweet liquid during an oral glucose tolerance test which is high (140-199 mg/dl), but lower than the blood sugar level used to diagnose diabetes
Insulin: a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps your body’s cells use glucose
Insulin resistance: insulin does not work effectively in the body to reduce blood sugar resulting in high blood sugar. One of the causes of high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Ketones: produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel. They are produced when there is not enough insulin to help your body use sugar for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the blood.
Since the body is unable to use glucose for energy, it breaks down fat instead.
Lactic Acidosis: a condition in which acid builds up in the blood stream because the tissues are not getting enough oxygen
Lancet: a device that uses a tiny needle to prick the skin for a drop of blood.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: a series of blood sugar checks taken before and after drinking a glucose containing liquid. This test is most often used to diagnose gestational diabetes.
Pancreas: an organ located behind the stomach that produces insulin and other hormones and digestive enzymes
Pre-prandial Blood Sugar: a blood sugar measured before you eat
Post-prandial Blood Sugar: a blood sugar measured after you have eaten
Protein: food group consisting of meats, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts
Random Blood Sugar: a blood sugar that is checked regardless of when you last ate.
Triglycerides: building blocks of fats.
Bant – log blood sugar readings and provide trend data for up to 90 days (iPhone)
Blood Sugar Tracker – log blood sugar levels, set target blood sugar ranges, and view history and simple graphs to identify numbers that are out of range (iPhone)
Carb Master Free – Track carbohydrate intake plus calories, fat, sugar, protein and fiber for the day (iPhone)
Diabetes Buddy Lite – Track factors that influence blood sugar levels such as daily carb intake, glucose measures, medication, and food and water intake (iPhone)
Diabetes Companion – Complete nutrition facts for common foods, tons of recipes, videos, Q&A for common diabetes related issues and blood sugar tracking tools (iPhone)
Diabetes Log – Track sugar readings, carbohydrate intake and insulin dosage by date (iPhone)
Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracer – Track blood sugar medication, A1C, and carb intake, log weight, blood pressure (iPhone and Android)
My Sugr – Log sugars, carbohydrates, and medications. Features statistics and graphs including estimated hemoglobin A1C that updates as sugars are recorded
CalorieKing – Calorie, fat and carb counts for 70,000+ foods with an up-to-date list that includes 260 fast-food chains and restaurants (iPhone and Android)
GoMeals – Large list of restaurant foods and grocery store items; has customized settings for counting daily calories, carbs, fats and other nutrients (iPhone and Android)
MyFitnessPal – Allows user to set a daily calorie goal and record daily food intake and exercise. Has a very large food database. Calculates calories burned by exercise (iPhone and Android)
Lose It! – Can be used as a weight-loss tool; helps with keeping track of food intake and exercise (iPhone and Android)
ShopWell – Can help you build a healthy grocery list, create a profile with health, nutrition and weight goals, as well as scan item barcodes of more than 60,000 foods (iPhone and Android)
Cook‘n – Allows you to create, edit and view recipes. Helps organize, search and email your favorite recipes and allows you to make a cookbook and do grocery list and menus (iPhone and Android)
Baritastic – Work toward goals by setting reminders and timers to take vitamins and track water intake. Keep a photo time line to stay motivated. (iPhone and Google Play)