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WHO (Five) Well-being Index The WHO (Five) Well-being Index is a short, self-administered questionnaire covering five positively worded items, related to positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interests (being interested in things). It has been shown to be a reliable …

The DAWN Experiment From the DAWN Experiment, come the two MOST IMPORTANT questions for you to ask your patients with diabetes.  The DAWN Program aims to translate the findings from the survey of 5,000 patients with diabetes and 3,800 medical professionals into concrete actions that will improve the lives of people …

DAWN Reflection Sheet From the DAWN (Diabetes Attitudes Wishes & Needs) Program, the DAWN Reflection Sheet patient handout can help your patients set goals and make behavioral changes, easing their transitions in their way of life. DAWN Reflection Sheet

DASH Toolkit: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension This toolkit is available for free download online at www.nationaldairycouncil.org which provides education materials such as: Daily DASH Diary Brochure; Daily DASH Diary handout; Fact Sheets and Advertorials; Dairy’s Role in Managing Blood Pressure Fact Sheet; Potassium Recommendation Fact Sheet; DASH Nutrition Fact …

Self-Assessment Improves Diabetes Screening A simple questionnaire on lifestyle, age, and health history could improve widespread diabetes screening efforts, researchers said. The self-assessment score selected out 35% of screened persons as high risk, with a sensitivity of 79% and specificity of 67%, Heejung Bang, PhD, of Weill Cornell Medical College …

Determining Your Carb Ratio Last week we provided you with a tool to determine your patients’ Insulin Sensitivity Factor. This week we are providing you the information to determine your patients’ carb-ratio. These two formulas will provide your patients with a convenient way to determine their insulin doses if they …

AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors Handouts These handouts provide basic information about the seven different areas patients should focus on while managing their diabetes. Each one includes some facts, tips, advice and activities that will get them started on their self-care and reinforce some of the lessons they learn in their diabetes …

MyCare Connect Caring for DIABETES has never been safer and easier! MyCare Connect is the easy-to-use FREE online solution for your young patients with diabetes and and all their caregivers — parents, school nurses, teachers, doctors & more. Have your patients start living connected today and share BG’s, carbs, notes …

ACCU-CHEK® 360º This tool can help answer questions like: Why do my numbers vary from day to day or hour to hour? Why did my A1c (glycated hemoglobin) test result go up? Why is my energy level low at the same time every day? Adding focused testing to patients’ regular …

The ABCs to Better Diabetes Care This one page chart helps patients track their most important numbers: A1c, BP, Cholesterol, Foot exams, Eye Exams and more. Print out this pdf file and help your patients record their information and set goals. The ABCs to Better Diabetes Care