People affected with diabetes now have more access to Diabetes Education Services in Sunrise Health Region. The region has announced diabetes education is available by appointments, coordinated out of the Yorkton Public Health Office and appointments are available in Yorkton, Foam Lake and Langenburg.
Diabetes education sessions are approximately one hour in duration, during which time the person living with diabetes meets with a diabetes nurse educator and a diabetes nutrition educator. The client may have a family member or other support person attend the session with them.
"Diabetes is a balancing act of blood sugars, activity levels and diet. Our clients are amazing people and learn to become experts in self management. We listen carefully to the client and use our knowledge to help the client based on their needs and lifestyle," says Diabetes Nurse Educator, Karen Legge.
At each session the diabetes nurse educator will go over laboratory test results with the client and will discuss with the client optimum treatments available. The diabetes nutrition educator learns about diet preferences of the client and suggests ways to adjust diet and activity levels to stabilize blood sugar levels.
"People living with diabetes need support; it can be very lonely trying to manage the condition on their own," adds Legge. "We arm the client with information to better manage their own condition so that they can lead active, healthy lives."
Diabetes appointments are coordinated through the Yorkton office by calling 306-786-0648 or 306-786-0649. Clients can be seen at the Yorkton Public Health office or in Langenburg or Foam Lake outreach clinics. Referrals can be made by the client or by a health care professional.
