Diabetes Educations

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In Casper, WY; Buffalo, WY; Billings, MT; and surrounding areas.

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Diabetes is a complex disease that takes practice to manage. It is a long-lasting health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. When you eat, your body turns most of the food into sugar which is then released into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar goes up, your pancreas releases insulin which lets the blood sugar into your cells to be used as energy. When a patient has diabetes, their body does not have enough insulin or does not use it as well as it should causing too much blood sugar to stay in their bloodstream. This can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and more.

Since there isn't a cure yet for diabetes, it is important to make healthy decisions regarding food choices and physical activity. You may need to monitor your blood sugar and/or take prescribed medication to help control your diabetes. Getting diabetes education is also key for patients as they navigate this disease. Keeping up with the latest information can help you feel better and reduce your chances of developing complications in a way that works for you and your lifestyle.

Diabetes education can help patients:

• Improve their blood sugar levels.
• Prevent or delay serious diabetes complications.
• Avoid emergency care.
• Save money on health care costs.
• Improve your quality of life.
• Pay attention to their ABC's. (A1C, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol)