Diabetes Care Center - Sanford Health
Diabetes Care Center - Sanford Health
he Diabetes Care Center is a physician referred service. Talk with your physician if you are interested in our services.
Our mission is to promote the very
best in Diabetes Prevention and Care
Don't Let Your Heart Be Hardened!
American Diabetes Alert Day
Set a Goal for 2005
Ideas are many, resolve is less. Here are a few thoughts to help you succeed.
Small - your goal should be realistic - something you can do.
Measurable - be able to monitor your progress
Achievable - evaluate in a few weeks to see your progress.
Ideas for goals (Many, Many) - exercise, blood glucose monitoring, follow up with Dr.,
make wise food choices, check those feet to mention just a few.
Example - Add 500 extra steps each day to increase your exercise.
Go Ahead - Set a Goal - Succeed for better diabetes care.
Who We Are
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ADA recognized as providers of quality diabetes education
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Certified Diabetes Nurses and Dietitians
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Provide self Management training for people of all ages with diabetes
What We Do
Our skilled team of Diabetes Educators sees both inpatients and outpatients for:
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Individual education tailored to your needs
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Gestational Diabetes Classes
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Insulin pump training
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Education in intensive insulin therapy
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Nutrition education
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Living with diabetes classes for patients with type 2 diabetes
FAQs
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use the insulin that it makes.
How does my doctor know I have diabetes?
One test used to diagnose diabetes is called the fasting glucose test. A normal result is 70-110mg/dl. Values above 126mg/dl or more are indicative of diabetes.
How will my diabetes be treated?
Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition, it is not curable, but is treatable. Most of the daily care of diabetes is self-care. YOU will make many decisions each day that will affect your blood glucose levels and long-term outcomes. One of the most important things you can do is to learn about diabetes and how to manage blood glucose levels. The treatment for Type 2 diabetes is usually done in stages-starting with meal planning and exercise, then oral medications (if needed) and then insulin (if needed.) Effectiveness is evaluated at each stage based on reaching your goal glucose levels.
Can I continue to exercise?
YES! Exercise usually lowers your blood glucose. It also provides a sense of well being, helps the vascular system function properly, and helps in weight reduction.
What can I eat?
You can eat almost everything in moderation. Carbohydrates raise blood glucose and they are important for fueling our brain and muscles. When you have diabetes, you need to spread them throughout the day so they can slowly enter the body and be used. It is important to eat a healthy balanced diet. The dietitian will help you make an eating plan that works for you.
Should I avoid sugar?
Not necessarily. Sugar is only one type of carbohydrate that will appear on a food label. You will be taught how to read a nutrition label so that you can make food choices.
Address:
Sanford USD Medical Center
1305 West 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039
General Information: 605-333-1000
Healthformation: 605-333-4444 or 1-800-445-5788
E-mail: info@sanfordhealth.org
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