Diabetes Education Modules
These 15-20 minute education modules are individual sessions conducted by Ukrop's pharmacist by appointment. Diabetes Education Modules are available to the general public at any store for fee of $25 each. Please call your nearest Ukrop's location for an appointment. Ukrop's Pharmacies: Locations & Phone Numbers
Diabetes Overview
- Explanation of diabetes
- Discussion of short and long-term complications
- What are the new guidelines and are you being taken care of properly?
Self-care and avoiding complications
- Learn how to examine your own feet
- Develop a plan for follow-up with the necessary health care professionals
- Other self-care tips such as dental and skin care
Foot Care at Home, Work and Play
- Learn how to perform a proper foot inspection
- Learn the importance of foot care
- Learn how to selecting proper footwear to avoid complications
Sick-Day Management
- Develop a sick-day plan
- Learn about the importance of taking medications and eating regularly when sick
- When to call your health-care professional when you are sick
- Understand the process of checking ketones in blood or urine
Behavior Change Strategies and Goal Setting with Diabetes
- Develop strategies to affect change in your life
- Set personal goals as they relate to diabetes care
Developing an Effective Activity Program
- Find a way to be active that works for you
- Learn how to monitor your heart rate, and where it should be during exercise
- Set goals and strategies to become more active
Stress and Its Effects on You and Your Blood Glucose
- What is stress?
- How does it affect your diabetes?
- How can you decrease your stress level?
- Set goals and strategies for stress management
Master Your Monitor and Learn How to Use the Results
- Get started or a refresh yourself on using a blood glucose meter
- Learn how to understand the results
- Learn to use your blood glucose data to make minor positive changes in your habits
Medication Review and Management Strategies
- Review any possible drug-drug or drug-disease interactions
- Review side effects and medication administration information
- Develop an individualized daily medication plan
Mastering Your Insulin Therapy
- Learn to administer insulin
- See insulin devices (pens, etc.) demonstrated
- Learn to manage low blood glucose
- Learn about traveling with your insulin