Don’t get overwhelmed.
Let Diabetes educator Help You!
Because diabetes is complex and requires regular care, it’s important that you get the education and motivation you need to self-manage your diabetes. That’s where a diabetes educator can help.
The goal of the diabetes educator is to
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- Give you the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to help successfully manage your diabetes
- Help you avoid many of the complications associated with your diabetes
A diabetes educator can:
- Teach you about nutrition
- Help you watch portions sizes
- Help you become more active
- Help you to choose the right foods to eat
- Show how to monitor your blood sugar
- Talk to you about your medications
- Help you identify problems and solve them
More about Diabetes Educators
A CDE is a certified diabetes educator. CDEs may be your nurses, dieticians, pharmacist, podiatrist, counselors, or exercise physiologist. They may work in hospitals, clinics, diabetes centers, or private offices.
