UPDON RESOURCES

1 out of 3 adults and 50% of seniors have Prediabetes.

Could YOU be one of them?

Take the Test at: Know Your Risk Center for Rural Health NMU

Prediabetes

• Where Diabetes Prevention Programs are offered in the U.P.

• Current UPCAP classes

Diabetes

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) has been shown to help people with diabetes control their diabetes and lower their blood sugars by up to 50 mg/dl. The American Diabetes Association recommends that all people with diabetes get help developing an individualized meal plan, ideally by a Registered Dietitian with expertise in diabetes.

• Tips for seniors: How to enjoy eating when you have diabetes

• Where to find Medical Nutrition providers in the U.P.

• Nutrition handouts

  • DASH Diet

  • Breakfast: Why? Why Not?

  • 10 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight

  • Handy Guide to Portion Sizes

• Diabetes Care and Education

• Nutrition Therapy Recommendations for the Management of Adults with Diabetes

Diabetes Self-Management Education – The American Diabetes Association recommends that all people with diabetes receive Diabetes self-management education at diagnosis and as needed thereafter.

• Where to get Diabetes Self-Management education in the U.P.

Diabetes PATH Programs – Six-week program (once a week for 2 ½ hours) designed to help people with diabetes learn how to better manage their diabetes. See more details here.

Diabetes educational resources

• National Diabetes Education Program

• American Diabetes Association

Addition resources for youth with type 1 diabetes

• Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel

• Understanding Diabetes by H. Peter Chase, MD  and David Maahs, MD (2012)