Diabetes Education

Diabetes education is recommended for people with diabetes, and updates may be helpful. Talk to your healthcare team about your diabetes education needs. Many hospitals and clinics or physician offices have diabetes education programs. Helpful resources to find diabetes education programs include:

  • American Diabetes Association (ADA)
  • European Association for Studies in Diabetes (EASD)
  • American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
  • Federation of European Nurses in Diabetes (FEND)
  • Japan Academy of Diabetes Education and Nursing (JADEN)
  • Your healthcare provider
  • Your local country diabetes association website

Diabetes self-management can help you optimize blood sugar control, prevent complications, and maximize your quality of life with diabetes. Diabetes educators provide information about the day-to-day aspects of diabetes care, such as how to administer medications (including insulin), check blood glucose levels, identify symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and adjust treatment on sick days. Diabetes educators should also address psychosocial issues, since emotional well-being improves diabetes outcomes.

 
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