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Effective disease management requires that all members of the healthcare team have available to them the most updated information and materials and have convenient access to evidence-based guidelines for care.

It is important for the clinician to have knowledge of all tools and resources for patient self-management support (See Patient Resources) and to have a working knowledge of community resources. Each agency should have in place staff competencies so clinicians can demonstrate knowledge regarding all aspects of diabetes care, especially when treating patients in the home.

Included here are helpful, downloadable, easy to read resources and educational materials for clinicians to use to better understand and implement diabetes patient nutritional plans with patients. Clinicians can download and print these resouces and handouts and provide to patients to help in diabetes education. Or clinicians can direct patients' or their caregivers to this Chronic Conditions Website to download resources on their own.

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National Diabetes Fact Sheet - 2011 (pdf) - Feb 11th, 2011
A helpful fact sheet for patients and clinicians on diabetes facts. Easy to Read.

The Diabetes Dictionary - Spanish (Web Page) - Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. Spanish.

The Dietary Guidelines (2010) (Web Page) - Feb 9th, 2011
Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.

Healthier Older Adult Guidelines - Level 1 (Web Page) - Feb 8th, 2011
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Chapter 11 that emphasizes the importance of diet anc exercise for older adults and ways to achieve healthier lifestyle.

Diabetes: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level for Families (Web Page) - Feb 8th, 2011
A great family resources for parents dealing with children newly diagnosed with diabetes from the FamilyDoctor.org.

Glycemic Index (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
A helpful sesource for patients that discusses the glycemic index as a tool to controling weight, managing weight and blood glucose levels

Summary of Revisions to the 2011 Clinical Practice Recommendations (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Revisions to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes position statement

Nutrition Fact Sheets - for Patients (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Eat Right nutrition tip sheets provide practical food and nutrition guidance for healthy eating. These educational handouts are written by ADA staff registered dietitians.

Portion Distortions Quiz for Patients (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Quiz on how food portions have changed in 20 years and the amount of activity needed to work-off present portions

What Do My Cholesterol Levels Mean? (Level 2) (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Handout discussing HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides levels.

Four Steps to Control Your Diabetes for Life (pdf) - Feb 3rd, 2011
A 30-page booklet from NDEP, updated in 2006, that explains basic diabetes care and control and includes pages to keep a record of care received and progress toward goals for blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Alcohol, Diabetes and You (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
A one page form from McKinley Health Center on alcohol, diabetes and you.

Weight Management (pdf) - Feb 2nd, 2011
Chapter on Portion Control and Caloric Intake - Includes BMI Chart

Food Exchange List (Web Page) - Feb 2nd, 2011
The American Dietetic Association food exchange lists to check out serving sizes for each group of foods and to see what other food choices are available for each group of foods.

DASH Diet and African American Health (Web Page) - Feb 2nd, 2011
African Americans are especially likely to develop hypertension and complications from high blood pressure. Tips to reduce the chances.

Dietary Guidelines (Web Page) - Feb 2nd, 2011
Overview and resources on all dietary, sodium, fiber and other guidelines. It includes links to heart healthy recipes and more.

Healthy Eating - VNAA Resource (Web Page) - Feb 2nd, 2011
Tips for ways to eat healthy.

National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011 (pdf) - Feb 2nd, 2011
CDC's fact sheet on diabetes. Great patient resources and easy to print and distribute.

Don't Salt It Herb and Spice It (pdf) - Feb 1st, 2011
One page handout on recommended spices for common dinner dishes as substitutes for salt.

How Does Mediterranean Diet Compare with DASH Diet? (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts/beans/seeds, and heart healthy fats.

DASH Diet Action Plan for Clinicians (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
Practical assistance for clinicians to help patient's eat healthfully and become more physically active.

DASH Diet Fuels the Brain (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
A diet designed to help lower blood pressure may also boost brainpower (March 8, 2010).

Diabetes Diet Tips (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
Create your healthy-eating plan

Diabetes and Dental Care (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
When you have diabetes, high blood sugar can take a toll on your entire body — including your teeth and gums.

USDA and HHS New Dietary Guidelines (Jan. 29, 2011) (Web Page) - Feb 1st, 2011
New Guidelines To Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic

Sodium (Salt) Food Charts (Web Page) - Oct 26th, 2010
Information on sodium intake and sodium food charts.

 


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