800 Ste. Genevieve Dr.
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SGCMH Diabetes Self Management Program
SPECIAL INFORMATION ON DIABETES AND COVID-19
Are you new to diabetes? Is your diabetes out of control? If so, you may want to look into a diabetic self-management program presented by Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.
The program is intended for the newly-diagnosed diabetic or for the diabetic who has trouble keeping his/her blood sugar under control. Participants will learn about:
Medications
Monitoring Blood Sugar
Lifestyle Adjustments
Nutrition
Preventing Complications
Exercise
Discussions include how diabetes affects the body, changes you can make to help lower your blood sugar, how you can test your own blood sugar to evaluate your progress, and how to avoid complications.
DIABETES WELLNESS EXAMINATION
An assessment will be conducted to determine your current state of wellness. Lifestyle changes will also be discussed. Assessments to check for complications such as poor circulation, vision problems, wound complications, and other potential health problems will also be completed. The emphasis of risk assessment is to reduce the likelihood of future problems.
COPING WITH CHANGE
Troubled by the thought of having diabetes for the rest of your life? Angry about the changes you will have to make? Trained counselors are available to help you find solutions to life changes and cope with a chronic illness. Assistance with resources and referrals is also available.
INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING
Individualized counseling is available to those with an immediate need for diabetes education on:
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Insulin Administration
Carbohydrate Counting
Pregnancy and Diabetes
The Diabetic Diet
EXERCISE COUNSELING
Counseling is available to help you establish an exercise routine to improve your fitness level and ability to manage blood sugars. This customized program is developed in the closely monitored environment of the Community Health Management facility at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. Here's a video to help you with your exercise rountine.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=U9ivxqJXlEw&feature=share
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES?
People who think they might have diabetes must visit a health care provider for diagnosis. They might have SOME or ALL of the following symptoms:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Unexplained weight loss
Extreme hunger
Sudden vision changes
Very dry skin
Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
Feeling very tired much of the time
Sores that are slow to heal
More infections than usual
To download our Patient Self-Care Diabetes Workbook
click here
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Contact: Regine Politte, FNP, BC at Pointe Basse Family Health Care at 573-883-2782.
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