Diabetes 101: Diabetes Sucks: Own It
Pay what you can, when you can - or don't pay at all. It's up to you.
Are you new to diabetes? Or, have you had diabetes awhile and need to ease yourself back into better blood sugar management? This course will provide you with motivation, the tools, and instructions you need to start evaluating your blood sugar for the next 5-7 days. Expect to test your blood sugar 4 times per day for 5-7 days, and expect to record your blood sugar and eating activities on a written log.
After you complete the 5-7 day blood sugar log, I recommend you send your blood sugar log to your doctor. Or, if you'd rather not do that, then take the next course in the series to learn more about how to get and keep your blood sugar in target range.
Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Kara.
I have a diabetes educator level 1 certificate from AADE and a couple of bachelors degrees from the U of Arizona. I have a regular day job as a technology consultant, and even though I like my day job, diabetes is my true passion.
I’ve been type 1 diabetic since 1986. I’ve been attending diabetes camps since 1987. I’ve been a camper, a counselor, a staff director and training director at diabetes camps for the last 30 years. My late maternal grandmother had diabetes, and died from complications related thereto. Both of my grandfathers have diabetes, and so do my dad and my uncle. My little brother is hyperinsulinemic, which means that his pancreas is already overproducing insulin to counteract his body's insulin resistance. I hate diabetes!
But guess what. Diabetics aren't doomed. There is a way to have diabetes and still live a long and healthful life, but, at times, it can be hard as hell. Like, really, really, insanely hard. But I’ve finally figured out how to lower my blood sugars and keep my A1C at a reasonable level (5.7-6.3). And it's not easy, and sometimes I screw up, but my method is totally workable for anyone who wants to fix their blood sugar, including you. And I want to share what I’ve learned with you, so that you can be healthy and feel better, too.
With Betic Love,
Kara
Course Curriculum
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StartContribute Here!
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StartCourse Introductions (2:15)
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StartMuffins...and fake treatments (1:17)
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StartWhatMyMotherThinks (1:06)
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StartGetting Better (0:48)
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StartDiabetes Sucks (0:51)
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StartLegal Stuff (0:10)
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StartSet Your Goals (1:31)
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StartLet's talk A1C (4:13)
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StartIs it too late to fix your blood sugar? (0:56)
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StartThis week's homework (1:07)
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StartLet's kick your blood sugar's ass! (1:18)
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StartKnowledge Check
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StartAssignment & Downloads
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StartWelcome to the club (for diabetic newbies)