Survival information for diabetes self-management education

• Blood glucose monitoring

• Medication-taking guidelines

• Mixing and injecting insulin, if required

• Using an insulin pen

• Using continuous glucose monitoring 

Supplies

• How to obtain necessary supplies and medication

• Guidelines for working with insurance plans

• Working with a pharmacist

• What is diabetes

• Diabetes risk factors

• Glycemic targets

• Balance of medication and exercise with nutrition and stress

• Portion sizes

• Frequency of meals and snacks

• Composition of meals (carbohydrates, protein, fats)

• What is an emergency

• Who to call for help

• When to call for help

• Emergency supplies to have at home