10 episodes

When you have diabetes, life can be difficult. When patients are faced with diabetes, managing medications, blood glucose testing, and maintaining a good diet can be a formidable challenge without the proper support. The Diabetes Self Management Education and Support program at Massachusetts General Hospital can provide a framework for patients and their families to learn to live well with diabetes.

DiabetesViews MGH Diabetes Education

    • Health & Fitness

When you have diabetes, life can be difficult. When patients are faced with diabetes, managing medications, blood glucose testing, and maintaining a good diet can be a formidable challenge without the proper support. The Diabetes Self Management Education and Support program at Massachusetts General Hospital can provide a framework for patients and their families to learn to live well with diabetes.

    Hypoglycemia Unawareness

    Hypoglycemia Unawareness

    Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is a serious complication. Hypoglycemia unawareness is when you don't feel the symptoms of low blood sugar. Eileen Wyner, a nurse practitioner at Bulfinch Medical Group, talks about some of the things you can do to address hypoglycemia unawareness.

    • 2 min
    Travel Days

    Travel Days

    What adventures do you have planned for this summer? Traveling with diabetes takes a little more planning and preparation. Eileen Wyner, a nurse practitioner at Bulfinch Medical Group, reviews a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your trip.

    • 2 min
    Cutting Back on Sodium!

    Cutting Back on Sodium!

    Sandy Klemmer, a registered dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses how sodium (salt) impacts blood pressure and offers tips and tricks for reducing sodium in your diet.

    • 6 min
    Getting Started with a Fitness Routine

    Getting Started with a Fitness Routine

    Regular physical activity is an important tool for managing diabetes. Isabel talks to Katie, a fitness instructor at a local gym, about how to get started with a fitness routine.

    • 6 min
    Managing Sick Days with Diabetes

    Managing Sick Days with Diabetes

    An illness like colds or flu can make managing diabetes more challenging. Eileen Wyner, NP from Bulfinch Medical Group reviews how to prepare for potential sick days, and what to do if you get DO get sidelined by a bug this winter.

    • 3 min
    Healthy Options for Satisfying your Sweet Tooth

    Healthy Options for Satisfying your Sweet Tooth

    The holiday season often means an abundance of tempting treats and desserts. With a little planning, you can still enjoy your favorite sweet holiday treats in moderation. Melanie Pearsall, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at MGH Revere Health Center, shares some tips for navigating the dessert table and offers some healthy options for satisfying your sweet tooth.

    • 3 min

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