My Nonprofit Reviews

When I was first invited to the Diabetes Self-Management Program, I came, not for myself, but for family members who were dealing with Diabetes. I thought I knew a lot about diabetes, having dealt with it from taking care of my mom, who had diabetes. The more I came to each session, the more I realized how much I didn't know, and the impact that diabetes can have on a person's life if they are not managing themselves to prevent complications that can come if the disease is not managed well.
My Mom was on a G-tube. We did not have to count carbs or watch any foods that she ate. Her blood glucose levels were usually in range, and if they were not, (usually low glucose level), we gave her a cola to sip on, or a small piece of candy to place in her mouth. That would remedy her glucose levels.
With other family members, I was taught the knowledge about the correct way to eat to avoid the complications that come with not managing diabetes, which has been a help to, not only family members, but to others as well, whether they have diabetes or can share the information with someone they know who has it. I eventually trained to co-teach the Diabetes Self-Managing Program and I see the faces of people, who think they know, like when I first came as a participant, about the disease. As the weeks progress, you can see their faces change to, "I didn't know that." Yes, it's more than counting carbs, but about the tools in the diabetes toolbox that is presented to them, and how to use them. Some participants come for a second session!! I could go on, but I am going to stop and just say I am thankful that this program is helping so many lives, and I am glad to be a part of this. K.Wesley