Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN, Author at Fort HealthCare

Goal Setting for Diabetes

September 14, 2023

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Over the last few months, we have discussed a lot of different lifestyle and behavior changes related to diabetes. Now we want to talk about implementing these changes. Every person with diabetes is different and how they manage their diabetes may be different. Making goals in managing diabetes is personal and may be different for […]

Diabetes and Problem Solving

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

August 17, 2023

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Back in December we talked about blood sugar monitoring for people with diabetes, this month we want to talk about how you can use blood sugar numbers to better manage your diabetes. Any time a person checks their blood sugar it provides information. Depending on what time of day the person checks their blood sugar […]

Diabetes and Preventative Screenings

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

July 27, 2023

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There are a lot of things that a person with diabetes must do to take care of themselves. Previously we have talked about the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and monitoring your blood sugar. Today’s post will talk about the preventative screenings a person with diabetes should complete. Eye Exam Since diabetes can affect the […]

High and Low Blood Sugar

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

June 22, 2023

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It is important that a person with diabetes can identify the symptoms of high and low blood sugar. How a person is treating and managing their diabetes will determine if they experience these symptoms. High Blood Sugar Often before a person is diagnosed with diabetes they will experience symptoms of high blood sugar, also called […]

Taking Medications for Diabetes

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

May 11, 2023

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Most people with type 2 diabetes will need to take medication. Taking medication for your diabetes does not mean that you have failed managing your diabetes; instead, it means that the disease is progressing. Unfortunately, diabetes is a progressive disease, which means the longer you have it, the more you must do to take care […]

Healthy Eating & Diabetes

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

January 11, 2023

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We all know that eating healthy is an important way to maintain good health, but it is especially important if you or a family member has diabetes or prediabetes. There are many different meal plans available for people living with diabetes. Each plan has different benefits, but the key is to find one that will […]

Blood Sugar Numbers

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

December 13, 2022

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Often when a person is diagnosed with diabetes and taking certain diabetes medication, their provider will ask them to monitor their blood sugar (or blood glucose) at home. The person with diabetes will be able to pick up their testing supplies (blood sugar meter, test strips, and lancets) at their pharmacy. Once they have their […]

Understanding Diabetes

Alyssa Turcotte, BSN, RN

November 1, 2022

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Today there are millions of people living with diabetes. Diabetes education is important to help you manage your health. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin or when the body does not use the insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps move glucose […]

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