Resources for Diabetes Self-Management
The following links contain printable handouts & short videos
Bookmark this page as a diabetes education resource
Sick Day Guidelines
Ketones & DKA
Non-Insulin Diabetes Medication
Diabetic Foot Care
Reducing Risk of Complications
Blood Sugar & Daily Monitoring
All About Blood Sugar
A1c Testing
Glucose Meter Testing
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
CGM Comparison Chart
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
Blood Glucose Log
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Nutrition Overview: Carbs, Fats & Protein
Healthy Food Guide
Low-Carb Foods
Menu: 30-45 grams of carbs
Menu: 45-60 grams of carbs
Healthy Snacks
Healthy Recipes
Asian Indian Meal Planning
Candy Carb Counts
Insulin Delivery & Pumps
Insulin & Injections
Reusable Insulin Pen
Disposable Insulin Pen
Intro to Insulin Pump Therapy
Insulin & Glucagon Delivery Devices
Pump Comparison Chart
Pump Failure Guidelines
Pump Troubleshooting: High Blood Glucose
Procedures & Hospitalization
Hospitalization with a Pump
Preparing for a Procedure
Soft Foods After Dental Surgery
Gestational Diabetes
Managing Gestational Diabetes
Meal Planning for Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy Food & Glucose Diary
Special Situations
Latent Autoimmune Diabetes
Extreme Heat
Alcohol
Traveling
Driving
Diabetes Education at UMass Memorial
Our certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) offer individual and group classes. Ask your care team for a referral. For more information, email cheryl.barry@umassmemorial.org
or call (508) 334-3206.