1 in every 11 adults has diabetes, and 12% of the global health expenditure is spent on this disease. In 2015, there were 415 million people worldwide living with the disease, out of which more than 10% were from North America and the Caribbean. It is estimated that by 2040, there will be 642 million people diagnosed with the disease.
Let us remind you, diabetes type 2 is a disease that you will need to manage continuously, and it can affect you in many ways. The signs and symptoms or the appearance of a complication can affect you and your family, both physically and emotionally. Also, the importance of eating well, exercising daily and monitoring your blood glucose levels can wear you out without a proper guide.
Taking this course shows that even though this disease has directly or indirectly impacted you, you are fearless, and you know when to make the right decisions.
This course is meant to complement advice from your health care provider so you can fully understand your options and make better use of your time during visits. This course is to bring an understanding of the power you have to make decisions that enhance your quality of life, not to replace doctor's recommendations or to use as an alternative treatment.
You have already taken the first step by investing your time to learn about the disease so you can improve your and your loved one's life!
We are happy that you are fighting the good fight and are motivated to live a better life, signing up for this course is proof of that. Through this course, we will give you the information about type 2 diabetes that you will need to help you make the right decisions.
Our diabetes course is composed of 4 phases, with 4 information-filled videos in each phase. Throughout this course, you will understand the disease, learn about different symptoms and tests associated with it. You will also get an actionable diet and exercise to manage your blood sugar levels, as well as different strategies you can use to lead a stress-free and happy life.
Let's take a look at the course outline.
Phase 1 of this course is designed to help you understand what type 2 diabetes is and how it can impact your life as a patient or as a family member. We will go over the symptoms of diabetes, how it is diagnosed, and what conventional and alternative remedies you can use to cope with this disease.
Phase 2 of this course, we will talk about how you can live your life to the fullest by making the right lifestyle changes, like adjusting your diet and adding exercise to your daily routine. You will also get an overview of different technologies that might help you in managing diabetes.
Phase 3 focuses on your emotional and social well-being by giving you motivation and pointers on how to manage stress. In addition, you will learn how to speak about your disease and communicate with your loved ones. We will also talk a little about the power of the mind.
Phase 4 of this course is designed specifically for friends, family members, and employers who would like to help diabetic patients. This phase focuses on providing care-giving guidelines to family members, how to communicate with the patient and some guidance on how employers can facilitate their employees who have diabetes in the workplace.
There is a LOT more that will be covered during this course besides what we mentioned in the outline.
Now, let's start our journey of understanding diabetes and how to live with it- Register Now!