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Lesson Plans/Resources for People With or At Risk for Diabetes, their Families and Caregivers

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The lesson plans below serve as a basis for a variety of health education activities, such as a lecture series, a diabetes support group curriculum, and "Lunch and Learn" forums.

Ideally, diabetes educators, occupational health providers, other health care professionals, or wellness coordinators should lead the lessons. Knowledgeable human resource managers and supervisors may also be able to deliver the material.

Lesson plans include:

Outline with objectives, script guide, suggested group activities or exercises, and recommendations for shortening the lesson to a 15- to 20-minute time period
PowerPoint Slide Sets
Handouts
Select lesson plans, PowerPoint slide sets and handouts are available in Spanish
While the lesson plans focus on diabetes issues, many can be adapted to discuss high blood pressure, heart disease prevention, weight loss and management, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.

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Understanding Diabetes

Dealing With Type 1 Diabetes (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	438 KB
	Handouts
	High and Low Blood Glucose Symptoms and Causes	200 KB
	Examples of Treatments for Hypoglycemia	200 KB
	Preparing a School Plan for Your Child With Diabetes	200 KB
	Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and 2	n/a
	Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel	n/a
	If You Have Diabetes, Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers	n/a

Making Your Doctor Visit Count (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	126 KB
	Handouts
	Your Health Care Partnership	144 KB
	Each Visit Discuss These Major Points With Your Health Care Provider	144 KB
	Each Visit Have Your Health Care Provider Do These Tests	144 KB
	At Lease Once a Year, Discuss These Major Points With Your Health Care Provider	144 KB
	At Least Once a Year, Have Your Health Care Provider Do These Tests	144 KB
	7 Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life	n/a
	4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes for Life	n/a

What Is Diabetes and How Is It Treated? (Outline)		File Size
	Handouts
	Diabetes: What Is It?	54 KB
	Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and 2	n/a

How to Get and Stay Healthy with Diabetes

Managing the Highs and Lows of Type 2 Diabetes (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	84 KB
	Handouts
	Examples of Treatments for Hypoglycemia	25 KB
	Fighting Diabetes Complications	36 KB

Preventing Complications of Diabetes (Outline)		File Size
	Handouts
	Control Your Diabetes for Life: Tips for Feeling Better and Staying Healthy	n/a
	Warning Signs for Complications	16 KB
	The SIMPLE Method for Preventing Diabetes Complications	16 KB
	Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage	n/a
	Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy	n/a
	Kidney Diseases of Diabetes	n/a

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Choosing Shoes To Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	107 KB
	Handouts
	Foot Care Checklist	104 KB
	Preventing Foot Injuries on the Job	104 KB
	Diabetes Foot and Skin Care	104 KB
	Fitting Recommendations	104 KB
	Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime	n/a

Cardiovascular Disease

Controlling High Blood Pressure (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	803 KB
	Handouts
	Don’t Salt It – Herb and Spice It!	121 KB
	Choosing Lower Sodium Foods	121 KB
	The DASH Diet	n/a
	Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy	n/a

Modifying Fat Intake to Minimize Cardiovascular Risk (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	134 KB
	Handouts
	Lipids	29 KB
	Solve the Fat Mystery	29 KB

Pursuing the Fountain of Youth: Strategies for Staying Strong and Healthy As We Get Older (Outline)		File Size
	Handouts
	Fountain of Youth Construction Plan	250 KB
	Small Steps Big Rewards: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes	n/a
	Fit and Fabulous as You Mature	n/a
	Young at Heart: Tips for Older Americans	n/a
	The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands	n/a
	Expanded Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Services	n/a

Taking Good Health to Heart (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	4793 KB
	Handouts
	How Are You Doing on Reducing Your Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke?	77 KB
	Be Smart About Your Heart. Control the ABCs of Diabetes: A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol	n/a
	If You Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart	n/a

Get Moving and Eat Well

Getting Started With Weight Control: Increased Activity (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	2912 KB
	Handouts
	My Exercise Achievement Record	51 KB
	Exercise Contract	50 KB
	Getting More Active For People Without Chronic Disease	41 KB
	Getting More Active For People With Diabetes	84 KB
	Small Steps Big Rewards: Your Game Plan for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes	n/a
	Walking: A Step in the Right Direction	n/a

The Nutrition Guidelines for Good Health (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	73 KB
	Handouts
	Nutrition Guidelines Action Sheet	82 KB
	Dietary Guidelines for Americans	n/a
	The First Step for Diabetes Meal Planning (not available online, order from the American Diabetes Association)	n/a
	USDA Food Guide Pyramid (for People With Diabetes)	n/a
	What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes	n/a
	Recipes and Meal Planner	n/a

Emotional Well-Being

Coping With Disease and Depression (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	210 KB
	Handouts
	Lift Your Spirits	69 KB
	Recommended Readings for Coping With Diabetes and Depression	59 KB
	Lift My Spirits Contract	27 KB

Learning To Manage Stress (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	303 KB
	Handouts
	Stressful Situation Activity (1)	170 KB
	Stressful Situation Activity (2)	250 KB
	What's Your Score on the Stress Test?	250 KB
	Take Action Against Stress (1)	79 KB
	Take Action Against Stress (2)	79 KB

Special Note:Unless otherwise noted, these lesson plans and their accompanying handouts and overheads are courtesy of the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. These materials have been previous published by the University of Georgia.

en Español

Cuatro maneras de controlar su diabetes tipo 1		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	2655 KB
	Handouts
	Síntomas y causas de un nivel alto o bajo de la glucosa	207 KB
	Ejemplos para el tratamiento de la Hipoglucemia	207 KB
	Prepare un plan escolar para su hijo(a) con diabetes	207 KB

Saque provecho de su visita al médico (Outline)		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	126 KB
	Handouts
	Sus socios en el cuidado de su salud	139 KB
	En cada visita Discuta estos puntos importantes con su proveedor de salud	139 KB
	Pruebas que debe esperar se le hagan en cada visita	139 KB
	Discuta al menos una vez al año	139 KB
	Al menos una vez al año Deje que su proveedor de salud le haga estas pruebas	139 KB

¿Qué es la diabetes y como debe ser tratada? (Outline)		File Size
	Handouts
	¿Qué es la diabetes?	89 KB