There is a lot of information that can be helpful to educate patients with diabetes.  It is hard sometimes to review and order materials only to find out  that it is not appropriate for your patients.  So, we at Diabetes In Control will be reviewing new materials that will usually be free of charge and let you know how you can obtain them.

This week we are glad to share a new educational piece that is very well done and can be a great help in educating patients with diabetes.   

             The Heart of Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Resistance is a national education and awareness campaign targeting people with type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and related cardiovascular risks. The American Heart Association developed this multi-faceted program to help control cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes patients and bring about a greater understanding of insulin resistance.

“Getting to the Heart of Diabetes”  is a guide to understanding CVD, diabetes and insulin resistance.   This is a small guide with 4 chapters, About Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Controlling Diabetes and Warning Signs for heart attacks and strokes.  After reading the booklet, patients can take the next step by putting their knowledge into action.  As part of the program patients receive the following free of charge………….

a.      Heart of Diabetes Journal to track their progress in managing their diabetes and reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease;

b.      12-month subscription to Diabetes Positive magazine; and

c.      Incentives throughout the year to help them stay motivated.

Sponsored by the AHA and ADA.

If you would like to order multiple copies of the Getting to the Heart of Diabetes booklet for your patients, please download this order form, complete it and fax it back or contact ADA at 1-800-AHA-USA1 or e-mail ADA at diabetes@heart.org. 

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