Yellow Series - Type 1
Adjusting Your Lifestyle: Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong illness that can have serious complications if left untreated. Endeavor Health’s expert team of endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators and nurses are here to help. This education series is designed to provide important information and tools to help control diabetes. Please click on the topic name or hold your smartphone camera over the QR code. You may view the materials as many times as you like, at your own pace and in the environment you choose.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Hemoglobin A1c Test - 2 minute video
As you have learned, A1c is an important test to keep tabs on your diabetes. Please watch the following video which explains in greater detail what A1c is.
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Metformin - 2 minute video
Metformin is one of the most powerful parts of your diabetes toolkit. Your doctor would like you to watch the following video about Metformin's role in your diabetes care.
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Nutrition and healthy eating - 1 page article
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for managing your diabetes. Please watch the following video to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating in your diabetes management plan.
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Counting carbohydrates - 2 minute video
Since carbohydrates are a major contributor to high blood sugar episodes (hyperglycemia), please watch the following video, which explains how to stay healthy when eating carbs.
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Meal planning - 1 page article
Meal planning is an essential part of maintaining a healthy diet. Please review the following document about diabetic meal planning.
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Exercise - 1 page article
While exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to do it safely. Please review the following document that will teach you how to exercise safely with diabetes.
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