Don't Struggle On Your Own
Are you overwhelmed? Don't know where to start but want to get started quickly?
The Why!
Don't waste your time spending hours researching this diagnosis when the work is already done. You can instantly access reliable and evidence based information you will learn through your specialist to help augment your care and further individualize to your needs. This course reviews what the disease is, what causes it, how to use your meter, how to test your sugars, how to use your medications, dietary approaches and overall management methods to help you get on track quickly for a healthy pregnancy. Compiled by a board certified healthcare provider, you can count on this reputable source to help you in your journey to a happy delivery.
Who Are We?
Veteran founded and owned, Diabetes Battle Buddy is a resource designed by a licensed healthcare provider to help people with diabetes feel supported and capable of self managing their condition. Through education, consulting, coaching, support and community our goal is to help those impacted and their families navigate a way to a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. The community we provide is helping people with diabetes win the battle within.
Through personal experience with gestational diabetes, our board certified pharmacist created this course to help increase access to care and education for pregnant women.
Management Support
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Example Curriculum
- Disclaimer (0:31)
- Introduction (0:23)
- What is Diabetes? (1:18)
- Definitions (0:30)
- What is Gestational Diabetes? (0:27)
- The How (0:49)
- Facts (0:28)
- Risk Factors (1:10)
- Symptoms (0:25)
- Diagnosis (0:57)
- Complications for Mom (0:31)
- Complications for Baby (2:28)
- Treatment (1:37)
- Prevention (0:44)
- Wrapping Up (0:48)
- Test Your Knowledge
- Congratulations! (0:38)
- Introduction (0:20)
- Outline (0:24)
- Testing Your Sugars: Supplies (0:37)
- Testing Your Sugar (2:55)
- Sugar Testing Tips (1:38)
- False Readings (1:18)
- Log It (0:47)
- Gestational Diabetes Goals (1:08)
- Medications (0:54)
- Insulin Supplies Needed (0:27)
- Injecting with a Pen (2:28)
- Insulin from a Vial (0:10)
- Injection Tips (2:04)
- Quiz
- Potential Concerns (0:44)
- Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar (1:00)
- Hypoglycemia: when to check (0:46)
- Hypoglycemia: How to Treat (1:06)
- Hypoglycemia: When to retreat (0:43)
- Hypoglycemia Prevention (1:33)
- Hypoglycemia Emergency (1:14)
- Diet and Exercise (1:06)
- Wrapping Up (1:10)
- Test Your Knowledge
- Congratulations (0:28)
- Introduction (0:41)
- Definitions (0:39)
- Nutrition Content (3:39)
- Nutrient Importance (2:08)
- Nutrition Label Reading (1:33)
- Macronutrient: Fat (0:47)
- Macronutrient: Protein (0:47)
- Macronutrient: Carbohydrate (0:48)
- Glycemic Index (7:29)
- Quiz
- Carbohydrate Counting (1:24)
- Portion Control (0:31)
- Mediterranean Diet (0:34)
- How to Choose (1:25)
- Applying It (0:58)
- Staying in Range (1:05)
- Meal Ideas: Breakfast (0:57)
- Meal Ideas Lunch (0:32)
- Meal Ideas: Dinner (0:47)
- Snacks (1:24)
- Eat This Not That (1:11)
- Eat This Not That (0:54)
- Tips and Tricks (2:47)
- Wrapping Up: Course Challenge (1:22)
- Testing Your Knowledge
- Congratulations! (0:45)
The Health of You and Your Baby Matters!
Start taking steps now to get healthy and learn what you need to know about this condition. A successful journey includes education and action! This course provides both and gets you on track quickly so that your healthcare team can better individualize your care!
