18. Diabetes Management: Education, Misconceptions, and Sugar Impact

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We welcome Marjorie Guiteau a nurse with over 20 years of experience, to discuss her journey in nursing and her work in educating and empowering those with diabetes. Marjorie shares how her career began in general nursing before transitioning to working with disadvantaged populations, including the homeless. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of diabetes and how to manage them, as well as the need for education and resources.

Listen in as we explore the effects of sugar on our bodies and the challenges in reducing sugar intake. Marjorie also addresses misconceptions about diabetes and the need for proper management, including setting goals and seeking out an endocrinologist. We also touch on the impacts of hidden sugars in our food and Marjories's work in pediatric nursing, helping children with diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Lastly, we discuss the connection between mental health and the care of special needs children and the importance of finding a practitioner who understands your needs.
Marjorie shares a personal experience with a client and the importance of clear communication in healthcare. Tune in to hear her insights on diabetes education, management, and the power of connecting with healthcare practitioners for our overall well-being.
EPISODE CHAPTERS
(0:00:02) - Diabetes Education for Disadvantaged Populations

I educate and empower those with diabetes on types, management, diet, medication, and technology.

(0:09:11) - Understanding Diabetes and Sugar Impact

We discuss diabetes management, lifestyle differences, treatments, resources, goals, and education.

(0:18:16) - Managing Sugar Intake and Misconceptions

Sugar's effects on the body, substitutes, dangers of artificial sweeteners, reading food labels, and logging dietary habits are discussed.

(0:28:58) - Navigating Hidden Sugars and Pediatric Nursing

Reviewing sugar sources, discussing sweeteners, and exploring diabetes/hypoglycemia management.

(0:35:29) - Connecting With Practitioners for Good Health

Mental health, special needs children, connection with practitioner, and comfort.
Diabetes Resources
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/diabetes-distress/ten-tips-coping-diabetes-distress.html
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes#:~:text=Diabetes%20is%20a%20disease%20that,to%20be%20used%20for%20energy

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