Diabetes Management Resources

woman walking outside with dumbells in her hands1 in every 10, or 38 million Americans, have diabetes and 1 in 5 do not know they have it. 1 in every 3, or 88 million Americans, have prediabetes, and 90% do not know they have it. If pre-diabetes is treated with healthy behaviors, it can greatly reduce the risk of becoming diabetes. People with diabetes are at greater risk for life-altering complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and loss of toes, feet, or legs. They also have a 60% increased risk of an early death. Diabetes not only affects one’s physical health but their social, relational, mental, financial, and occupational health as well.

WakeMed Diabetes Management
An ADA recognized quality diabetes education program led by certified diabetes care and education specialist and registered dietitians.
https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/diabetes-management/
Call (919) 350-7292

WakeMed Diabetes Support Group
Fee virtual meetings the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm
A supportive space for those living with diabetes, along with their family members, caregivers and loved ones,
Call (919) 350-2198
Email: wmdiabetessupport@wakemed.org

WKCC Portal and Care Management 
Resources and evidence-based support for patients in between appointments to address barriers and to optimize health and diabetes management.
Call (919) 235-6488

Diabetes Prevention Program
Provider- and self-referrals to help at-risk people avoid diabetes. Risk test, education, tool kits, and resources.
https://www.diabetesfreenc.com/
Call (844) 328-0021

YMCA Medical Membership
Participants explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can reduce the risk for developing diabetes.  Many programs are available at no cost.
https://www.ymcatriangle.org/membership/y-health-memberships
Call (919) 582-9396

CDC Diabetes
Statistics, prevention and awareness campaigns, diabetes basics, living with diabetes, videos, podcasts, infographics, and research projects.
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/index.html

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
4 Steps to Manage your Diabetes for Life
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/managing-diabetes/4-steps

Additional Evidence-Based Education:

Sample Conversations to Increase Patient’s Internal Motivation for Behavior Change

ApproachExampleRationale
Open-ended questionsTell me what it’s like to have diabetes.
What do you think might be causing a rise in your A1c?
Learn about their knowledge.
Promotes open communication.
ReflectionLet me see if I have this right…
On the one hand you are worried about your A1c but on the other hand you really love sweet tea?
Checks for accuracy.
Validates their perception, feelings.
Build on existing strengthsYou drink less sweet tea than you used to – how did you do that?This is their motivation to change.
Ask PermissionWould you mind if I share some thoughts or information with you and then have you tell me what you think?Affirms their independence to make their own decision.
Ask about readiness to changeGiven this information, what are your thoughts about drinking sweet tea?Hear how they are interpreting the new/correct information.
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