Developed by International Diabetes Center, these teaching tools help patients manage their diabetes and learn key points about insulin, pattern control, record keeping and more.
Covers the essentials for patients starting insulin or changing regimens. Discusses the signs of hypoglycemia and what to do. Gives tips and reminders about measuring, injecting and storing insulin, and includes a form for a personal insulin plan. Revised to include the latest types of insulin and details on proper storage of insulin. Fifth edition. 2013. 8 panels. Package of 10.
Spanish-language version of the My Insulin Plan brochure. Covers the essentials for patients starting insulin or changing regimens. Discusses the signs of hypoglycemia and what to do. Gives tips and reminders about measuring, injecting and storing insulin, and includes a form for a personal insulin plan. Revised to include the latest types of insulin and details on proper storage of insulin. 2013. 8 panels. Package of 10.
Help patients gain the skills and confidence they need to better manage their diabetes. This booklet explains what blood glucose pattern control is, and how to achieve it. Discusses blood glucose targets and factors that influence glucose levels, such as insulin dose, carbohydrate intake and physical activity. Explains insulin plans and doses, how to test and record, and how to make adjustments. Third edition. 2008. 36 pages.
This interactive tool engages patients by asking questions about their diabetes treatment and goals. In simple steps, patients see how their current numbers, complications risk and stage of diabetes relate to their potential need to start insulin. 2006. Package of 10.
A pocket-sized daily log for recording premeal and postmeal blood glucose numbers. Includes health reminders, instructions and enough space to record about five months of data. New edition contains International Diabetes Center guidelines for blood glucose targets, plus space to write individualized targets. These guidelines are based on national standards supported by research, to help patients maintain an A1C of less than 7 percent. 2008. 32 pages. Package of 10.
This handy recordkeeping tool provides patients with a place to document all data related to gestational diabetes self-management, including glucose and ketone monitoring, food and activity, and medication. It holds more than 16 weeks of data and includes a section for recording postpartum glucose data. 5" x 7". 2010. 52 pages. Package of 10.
Helps explain low blood glucose and treatment options to people who have hypoglycemia but do not have diabetes. Discusses causes, symptoms and treatment of reactive and fasting hypoglycemia. Lists carbohydrate food choices and gives a sample menu to help control symptoms. Fourth edition. 2013. 8 panels. Package of 10.