Overview of Diabetes Conversation Map

It is an educational tool which covers a wide range of topics and is most effective during face- to- face sessions for people diagnosed with Diabetes. To register please click here.

The four Conversation Map education tools are: 

The Living with Diabetes Conversation Map experience is an overview of Diabetes, including what diabetes is, and some of the most common myths about diabetes. The experience gives the participants an opportunity to discuss their feelings about diabetes. Participants also learn more about good control which includes general targets for blood glucose levels, A1c, blood fat levels, blood pressure, and waist circumference. Finally, participants have a brief discussion about the things they can do to manage their diabetes. 

The How Diabetes Works Conversation Map experience involves a more in-depth conversation about the Pathophysiology of diabetes. It specifically explores what is happening inside the body of a person with Diabetes. It also explores what happens if diabetes is not under control and some of the complications that can result. 

The Healthy Eating and Keeping Active Conversation Map experience focuses on, the lifestyle changes people with Diabetes can make, to have a better quality of life and avoid or delay complications related to poor control of diabetes. The experience gives the participants the opportunity to identify any challenges they might face towards making changes and how to overcome those challenges. 

The Starting Insulin Conversation Map experience covers the basics of starting insulin treatment, including why insulin treatment will be necessary for many people with Diabetes. Participants learn about the different types of insulin, how they work, injection sites and rotation rules, They also discuss hypoglycemia: what causes hypoglycemia, and how to treat and avoid it.

 Finally, participants learn how to identify blood glucose patterns and make adjustments to address these patterns.