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June: Managing Blood Sugar

Should You Be Tested for Diabetes?

Detecting diabetes is crucial for controlling the disease and avoiding complications.

Diabetes is a serious disease. It can harm virtually every part of the body. But treatment can lower the risk for even the worst of its serious health consequences.

Often the tricky part is knowing if you have diabetes—it doesn't always cause symptoms that you'd notice. And that's where testing comes in.

In fact, it's possible that you should be tested for diabetes right now, even if you're feeling fine. Read More

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar to rise. Untreated diabetes can lead to serious medical problems, including cardiovascular disease.

The first step to managing your blood sugar is to understand what makes blood sugar levels rise.

Glucose - The carbohydrates and sugars in what you eat and drink turns into glucose (sugar) in the stomach and digestive system. Glucose can then enter the bloodstream.

Insulin - A hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body's cells take up glucose from blood and lower blood sugar levels.

The challenge in June will be to complete a short quiz to test your knowledge of diabetes. For completing the quiz, you will be entered into a drawing for one of the following prizes:

$50 Visa Gift Card
Fruit Infusion Water Bottle

Continuous Glucose Monitoring – A Great Tool

Do you want better manage your diabetes with fewer finger sticks? Janet Stewart with Southeast Endocrinology explains how a continuous glucose monitor can empower patients to make more informed decisions about their diabetes management.

Tips for Success

Goal setting and making slow changes can help set ourselves up for success.

Eat Better

We know that healthy eating isn't one-size-fits-all. That's why we offer one-on-one nutritional coaching sessions with our registered dietitians.

Get Active

Physical activity can help control and reduce type 2 diabetes health effects and HealthPoint Fitness is here to help. No matter your age, skill level or interests, we're here to support you. Our instructors and professional trainers are dedicated to helping you safely maintain or improve your well-being. Reaching your fitness goals is our focus.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Successful weight loss is about more than just reaching a lower number on the scale. It's about having the knowledge and tools to make healthy, sustainable choices for life. HealthPoint Fitness can help.

Quit Smoking

Having diabetes means you are more likely to die of heart disease or suffer from a stroke. Smoking also increases the risk of these outcomes. Are you ready to quit smoking? Let us help you kick the habit.

Helpful Resources

Patient Portal

mySEHealth provides easy online access to your own medical record by providing a secure online website that gives patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an internet connection. You can even email your provider’s office, schedule/cancel appointments, or refill a prescription directly from the portal.

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MPower: Empowerment for a Healthier, Happier Life

MPower is a regional initiative committed to improving the health of those affected by chronic disease, providing you with the tools you need to better manage your symptoms and see your world differently.

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Health Library

The health library on sehealth.org offers a wide variety of articles, tools and infographics to inspire people to improve their health.

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Heart Health Risk Assessment

Complete a quick Health Risk Assessment to determine your heart health score and uncover opportunities for improvement.

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