What diabetes is and how it affects the body, Understanding A1C, glucose targets, and Time in Range Factors that influence blood sugar (nutrition, activity, medication, stress, illness)
Emotional responses to diabetes Identifying personal stressors Stress-management strategies Support systems (family, community, clinic resources)
Carbohydrate awareness and portion control • The Plate Method for balanced meals • Reading nutrition labels • Meal timing and consistency • Cultural meal adaptations and eating out
Benefits of physical activity on glucose and insulin resistance Recommended activity goals (150 min/week + strength training) Safe activity planning (hydration, hypoglycemia prevention, foot care) Simple ways to increase daily movement
Purpose and action of all prescribed diabetes medications Timing and dosing Common side effects and how to manage them Addressing fears, cost barriers, and misconceptions Injection teaching if applicable Storage, travel, and sharps disposal
How/when to check blood glucose or review CGM Blood sugar targets and interpretation Time-in-range review Identifying glucose patterns What to do with high or low readings
Preventive care: A1C, eye exam, foot exam, kidney labs Foot care techniques Vaccinations Sick-day rules When to contact provider
Recognizing and treating hypoglycemia Causes and management of high glucose Sick-day protocol Pattern recognition Planning for travel, holidays, and schedule disruptions