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Lesson Plans

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The lesson plans below serve as a basis for a variety of health education activities, such as a lecture series, a diabetes support group curriculum, and “Lunch and Learn” forums.

Ideally, diabetes educators, occupational health providers, other health care professionals, or wellness coordinators should lead the lessons. Knowledgeable human resource managers and supervisors may also be able to deliver the material.

Lesson plans include:

Outline with objectives, script guide, suggested group activities or exercises, and recommendations for shortening the lesson to a 15- to 20-minute time period
Handouts
Overheads
PowerPoint Slide Sets
Select lesson plans, PowerPoint slide sets and handouts are available in Spanish
While the lesson plans focus on diabetes issues, many can be adapted to discuss high blood pressure, heart disease prevention, weight loss and management, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.

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en Español

Cuatro maneras de controlar su diabetes tipo 1		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	2655 KB
	Handouts
	Síntomas y causas de un nivel alto o bajo de la glucosa	207 KB
	Ejemplos para el tratamiento de la Hipoglucemia	207 KB
	Prepare un plan escolar para su hijo(a) con diabetes	207 KB

Saque provecho de su visita al médico		File Size
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	126 KB
	Handouts
	Sus socios en el cuidado de su salud	139 KB
	En cada visita Discuta estos puntos importantes con su proveedor de salud	139 KB
	Pruebas que debe esperar se le hagan en cada visita	139 KB
	Discuta al menos una vez al año	139 KB
	Al menos una vez al año Deje que su proveedor de salud le haga estas pruebas	139 KB

¿Qué es la diabetes y como debe ser tratada?		File Size
	Handouts
	¿Qué es la diabetes?	89 KB

General Diabetes Education

Dealing With Type 1 Diabetes		File Size
	Overheads
	The Pancreas	210 KB
	Four Ways To Control Type 1 Diabetes	210 KB
	Short-Term Goals	210 KB
	High Blood Glucose	210 KB
	Low Blood Glucose	210 KB
	Ketones	210 KB
	Rules of 15	210 KB
	Benefits of Long-term Control	210 KB
	Key Elements of a School Plan	210 KB
	Benefits of Seeing a Medical Team	210 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	438 KB
	Handouts
	High and Low Blood Glucose Symptoms and Causes	200 KB
	Examples of Treatments for Hypoglycemia	200 KB
	Preparing a School Plan for Your Child With Diabetes	200 KB
	Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and 2	n/a
	Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel	n/a
	If You Have Diabetes, Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers	n/a

Making Your Doctor Visit Count		File Size
	Overheads
	Have a Medical Checkup Every 3-6 Months	153 KB
	At Each Visit	153 KB
	Tests To Expect at Each Visit	153 KB
	Discuss at Least Once a Year	153 KB
	Tests To Expect at Least Once a Year	153 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	126 KB
	Handouts
	Your Health Care Partnership	144 KB
	Each Visit Discuss These Major Points With Your Health Care Provider	144 KB
	Each Visit Have Your Health Care Provider Do These Tests	144 KB
	At Lease Once a Year, Discuss These Major Points With Your Health Care Provider	144 KB
	At Least Once a Year, Have Your Health Care Provider Do These Tests	144 KB
	7 Principles for Controlling Your Diabetes for Life	n/a
	4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes for Life	n/a

What Is Diabetes and How Is It Treated?		File Size
	Handouts
	Diabetes: What Is It?	54 KB
	Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and 2	n/a

Managing Diabetes Complications

Managing the Highs and Lows of Type 2 Diabetes		File Size
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	Hyperglycemia	125 KB
	Reasons Hyperglycemia Can Occur	125 KB
	Common Signs of Hyperglycemia	125 KB
	Ketosis	125 KB
	Signs of Ketosis	125 KB
	Ways To Treat Hyperglycemia	125 KB
	Hypoglycemia	125 KB
	Reasons Hypoglycemia Can Occur	125 KB
	Signs of Mild Hypoglycemia	125 KB
	Signs of More Serious Hypoglycemia	125 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	84 KB
	Handouts
	Examples of Treatments for Hypoglycemia	25 KB
	Fighting Diabetes Complications	36 KB

Preventing Complications of Diabetes		File Size
	Handouts
	Control Your Diabetes for Life: Tips for Feeling Better and Staying Healthy	n/a
	Warning Signs for Complications	16 KB
	The SIMPLE Method for Preventing Diabetes Complications	16 KB
	Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage	n/a
	Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy	n/a
	Kidney Diseases of Diabetes	n/a

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Choosing Shoes To Prevent Diabetic Foot Problems		File Size
	Overheads
	Fitting Feet Without Problems	133 KB
	Fitting Feet With Problems	133 KB
	Medicare Coverage	133 KB
	APMA Fitting Recommendations	133 KB
	Reducing Risk on the Job	133 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	107 KB
	Handouts
	Foot Care Checklist	104 KB
	Preventing Foot Injuries on the Job	104 KB
	Diabetes Foot and Skin Care	104 KB
	Fitting Recommendations	104 KB
	Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime	n/a

Cardiovascular Disease

Controlling High Blood Pressure		File Size
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	Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Are Like Twins	82 KB
	Ignoring Your High Blood Pressure	82 KB
	Blood Pressure Levels	82 KB
	Where We Get Our Sodium	36 KB
	Nutrition Facts	36 KB
	The DASH Diet	36 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	803 KB
	Handouts
	Dont Salt It Herb and Spice It!	121 KB
	Choosing Lower Sodium Foods	121 KB
	The DASH Diet	n/a
	Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy	n/a

Modifying Fat Intake to Minimize Cardiovascular Risk		File Size
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	Sources of Cholesterol and Fats	178 KB
	Blood Fat (Lipids) Goals	178 KB
	Calculating Fat Grams	178 KB
	Percent Fat Individualized	178 KB
	Nutrition Facts	178 KB
	Trans Fatty Acids	178 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	134 KB
	Handouts
	Lipids	29 KB
	Solve the Fat Mystery	29 KB

Pursuing the Fountain of Youth: Strategies for Staying Strong and Healthy As We Get Older		File Size
	Handouts
	Fountain of Youth Construction Plan	250 KB
	Small Steps Big Rewards: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes	n/a
	Fit and Fabulous as You Mature	n/a
	Young at Heart: Tips for Older Americans	n/a
	The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands	n/a
	Expanded Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Services	n/a

Taking Good Health to Heart		File Size
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	The Harm Smoking Does	702 KB
	DASH Diet	702 KB
	High Homocysteine Levels	702 KB
	Antioxidants	702 KB
	Stress Effect?	702 KB
	Any Change Will Improve Your Quality of Life	702 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	4793 KB
	Handouts
	How Are You Doing on Reducing Your Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke?	77 KB
	Be Smart About Your Heart. Control the ABCs of Diabetes: A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol	n/a
	If You Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart	n/a

Nutrition, Weight Control, and Physical Activity

Getting Started With Weight Control: Increased Activity		File Size
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	Benefits of Weight Control and Exercise	591 KB
	Benefits of Moderate Weight Loss	591 KB
	A Healthy Body Weight	591 KB
	Repeated Weight Loss and Gain	591 KB
	Muscle Weighs More Than Fat	591 KB
	Talk With Your Doctor	591 KB
	How To Have a Successful Walking Program	591 KB
	Exercise So You Feel Exhilarated, Not Exhausted	591 KB
	If There Is Pain, There Is No Gain	591 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	2912 KB
	Handouts
	My Exercise Achievement Record	51 KB
	Exercise Contract	50 KB
	Getting More Active For People Without Chronic Disease	41 KB
	Getting More Active For People With Diabetes	84 KB
	Small Steps Big Rewards: Your Game Plan for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes	n/a
	Walking: A Step in the Right Direction	n/a

The Nutrition Guidelines for Good Health		File Size
	Overheads
	Summary of Dietary Guidelines	31 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	73 KB
	Handouts
	Nutrition Guidelines Action Sheet	82 KB
	Dietary Guidelines for Americans	n/a
	The First Step for Diabetes Meal Planning (not available online, order from the American Diabetes Association)	n/a
	USDA Food Guide Pyramid (for People With Diabetes)	n/a
	What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes	n/a
	Recipes and Meal Planner	n/a

Emotional Well-Being

Coping With Disease and Depression		File Size
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	The Facts About Depression	174 KB
	Symptoms of Depression (1)	174 KB
	Symptoms of Depression (2)	174 KB
	Symptoms of Depression (3)	174 KB
	Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track (1)	174 KB
	Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track (2)	174 KB
	Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track (3)	174 KB
	Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track (4)	174 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	210 KB
	Handouts
	Lift Your Spirits	69 KB
	Recommended Readings for Coping With Diabetes and Depression	59 KB
	Lift My Spirits Contract	27 KB

Learning To Manage Stress		File Size
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	Top 10 Daily Hassles	310 KB
	Signs of Stress (1)	310 KB
	Signs of Stress (2)	310 KB
	Coping Strategies	310 KB
	Stress Management (1)	310 KB
	Stress Management (2)	310 KB
	PowerPoint Slide Sets	303 KB
	Handouts
	Stressful Situation Activity (1)	170 KB
	Stressful Situation Activity (2)	250 KB
	What’s Your Score on the Stress Test?	250 KB
	Take Action Against Stress (1)	79 KB
	Take Action Against Stress (2)	79 KB

Special Note:Unless otherwise noted, these lesson plans and their accompanying handouts and overheads are courtesy of the Cooperative Extension Service, the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. These materials have been previous published by the University of Georgia.

This site last modified: Oct 5, 2023