WHAT DOES A CREDENTIALLED DIABETES EDUCATOR DO?
A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) assists individuals in effectively managing their diabetes. They support for all diabetes types, including:
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- Pre-diabetes
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- Type 1 Diabetes
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- Type 2 Diabetes
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- Gestational Diabetes
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- Other forms such as LADA and MODY
Key responsibilities include personalizing care plans related diet, exercise, and medication, as well as offering on healthy eating and carbohydrate counting. They educate patients about different diabetes types, causes, and complications, and provide training on blood glucose monitoring, insulin usage, and diabetes devices. A CDE monitors progress and adjusts plans while collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team doctors, dietitians, optometrists, and podiatrists to ensure comprehensive care for effective diabetes management.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 OR TYPE 2 DIABETES
Are you newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and feeling overwhelmed? Wondering where to find reliable information about your condition? Questions like to eat, whether to monitor your blood glucose, and how to start physical activity can be daunting. Look no further—Karin and Willem is here to equip you with the skills necessary to manage condition effectively and take steps to prevent long-term complications.
TRAVELLING WITH DIABETES
Planning a holiday and unsure about handling your medication or the necessary doctor's letters? Consult your Diabetes Educator guidance on everything you need to know when traveling with diabetes.
STARTING ON INSULIN
Is your doctor thinking about starting you on insulin, but you have questions about the process? Your Diabetes Educator can provide you with essential information on injection techniques, insulin storage, sharps disposal, timing for injections, and how to adjust your insulin for optimal control.
POORLY CONTROLLED DIABETES
Is your diabetes poorly managed according to your GP, while you feel you’re doing everything possible to control it? A diabetes educator can help you enhance your diabetes management. Remember, diabetes is a personal condition, and what works for one individual may not be suitable for.
INTERESTED IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING OR INSULIN PUMP THERAPY
If you are interested in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems or Insulin Pump therapy and ways you can access it, your Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Certified Pump Trainer will be able to assist you in this.
Karin is a Certified Pump trainer for Medtronic-, Tandem T-Slim-, Ypsomed and Omnipod Insulet Insulin Pumps.
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES
If you are pregnant and your doctor has just advised you that you have Gestational Diabetes, contact your Diabetes Educator to get information on what to do next.
FAQ
I am booked in for an appointment with Karin or Willem, what do I need to bring to my appointment?
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Any recent blood tests
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A list of your most recent medication
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Your blood glucose monitor if you have one
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Your username and password for your Carelink, Glooko, Tandem Source or Dexcom account if you are on an Insulin Pump
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Last but not least a positive attitude to learn!