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• AADE7 Self-Care Behaviors Handouts

  These handouts provide basic information about the seven different areas to focus on when you are trying to manage your diabetes. Each one includes facts, tips, advice, and activities that will get you started on your self-care and reinforce the lessons you learn in diabetes education sessions. En español

  American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)

• Behavioral Diabetes Institute

  The Behavioral Diabetes Institute is an organization dedicated to helping people with diabetes live long, healthy, and happy lives.  This website provides an array of evidence-based clinical programs, all designed to help people overcome the emotional and behavioral obstacles to living well with diabetes.

  Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI)

• Better Choices, Better Health

  "This free workshop helps older adults get the support they need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress. Older adults can also discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment options, and learn better ways to talk with their doctor and family about their health.

  National Council on Aging (NCOA)

• Bring Your Life Into Balance Toolkit

  This toolkit includes articles, videos, and other materials to help you attain greater emotional health and balance in your life.

  HelpGuide

• Diabetes Etiquette

  This tip sheet provides information on how family members and friends can interact with those with diabetes in a polite and helpful manner.

  Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI)

• Diabetes TLC

  Registration Required

  This one-to-one connection program is for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who feel alone or burdened by their diabetes and/or those who would like assistance improving their self management skills.  Clients are paired with a TLC “teammate” who can best relate to their needs.

  Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI)

• Focus on Diabetes

  These interactive online lessons are designed to educate you on topics such as diabetes management, healthy eating, physical activity, medication, glucose levels, monitoring, and more.

  University of Georgia

• Lighten Up Lizzie!

  This flyer provides easy steps to take charge of stress to manage your health and live healthier.

  Prescription Solutions

• New Beginnings: A Discussion Guide for Living Well with Diabetes

  This discussion guide is based on themes from the film The Debilitator.  The guide is designed to facilitate discussion around the emotional impact of living with diabetes and how social support can help.

  National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)

• New Health Partnerships

  This online document helps patients, family members, and health care providers work together to foster self-management and improve health, health care, and quality of life for people with chronic conditions.  It provides support for those who want to work together in a new health partnership to improve patient self-management.

  Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

• Side by Side

  These videos and patient guidebook emphasize the importance of the care team and highlights the benefits of working with a diabetes educator to help you examine your behaviors and develop management plans. There is a team of people—including family and friends—that can offer you guidance and support. En español

  American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes

  This inspirational booklet, written by Dr. Steven Covey, features seven habits that can help you with diabetes management. Learn to become more effective in managing your diabetes on your own, with your medical team, and with your family and friends.

  Bayer Diabetes Care