Click Here for a listing of a few community health centers in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
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Click Here for a listing of a few community health centers in neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
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This year, for those with perfect attendance at Dance Out Diabetes dances, we will offer a private, one-on-one session, with one of our Certified Diabetes Educators ($400 value). We’ll also enter the names of all who attend at least 10 dances into a raffle for one of three $100 cash prizes! More reason to get out those dancing shoes!
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Do you need hours to count toward your Certified Diabetes Educator exam requirements? Volunteer for Dance Out Diabetes! For more information, contact the DOD Volunteer Chair, Michelle Barth: mbarth@danceoutdiabetes.org
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Do you or someone you care for suffer from Type 2 Diabetes?
Self Care Catalysts, a health research, strategy, and solutions company is conducting a 2-week survey for those with Type 2 Diabetes to develop health solutions and programs that better meet the needs of Diabetes patients. Information will be kept confidential, and participants will be compensated for their time.
Click Here for more information and to see if you are eligible to participate.
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Dance Out Diabetes monthly dance participants can get up to $317 in services for FREE!
Click Here to view an analysis of DOD’s cost structure compared to local offerings to access care.
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UCSF is conducting a study to compare two diabetes prevention programs using a pedometer and a mobile phone. They are requesting participation of those who are at risk for diabetes, overweight, and are physically inactive.
Benefits:
Participants will be asked to:
For more information about qualifications and contact information, Download the Flyer PDF Here.
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Learn How To:
August 21-September 25, 2012
Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m.
Buchannon YMCA Conference Room, San Francisco
Click Here for more information and to download the pdf flyer.
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Based on input from our participants and approved by our Board of Directors, we are delighted to share a resource we have at all of our dances. Click Here to view the pdf version of Dance Glucose and Blood Pressure Guidelines.
Glucose
When possible, test blood sugar (glucose) before physical activity. Carry rapid-acting sugar (like glucose tablets, hard candy, or sugary drinks) in case of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). As a person with diabetes, your insulin and glucose levels are likely to fluctuate more in response to activity.
Suggested Blood Glucose levels
More Glucose Tips:
Blood Glucose Levels Before, During, and After Exercise May:
Drop. This is the most common response to moderate activity. How long and how hard you exercise, and the type of diabetes treatment affects how much the glucose drops.
Stay the same. If you don’t take any medications for your diabetes and your starting glucose is in a normal range, it is also likely to stay the same. If the activity is short in duration, or your insulin levels are low during exercise, your glucose levels may not change at all.
Rise. If you exercise intensely, your body releases more glucose-raising hormones (like adrenaline) which gives your muscles the energy the need. Glucose levels may rise temporarily. A warm-down exercise after a vigorous workout will help bring glucose levels back closer to normal.
Insulin:
Pills that cause body to release insulin:
Certain medicines cause the body to release insulin. You may need to work with your healthcare provider to adjust the dosage prior to exercise to prevent hypoglycemia.
Types of insulin and medicine may cause a low:
Insulin:
Medicine:
Please do not hesitate to ask any of our on-site diabetes educators regarding questions about your medications.
Blood Pressure
Suggested Blood Pressure levels
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Here are a few general tips for dancers to stay safe before, during, and after exercising. Click here to view the full pdf version.
1. Have your doctor clear you to participate in an exercise program.
Reasons not to dance until your doctor clears you include:
2. STOP dancing if any of the following occurs:
*If the feeling persists for more than 5 minutes after you stop exercise,
get help immediately.
3. General Tips for Everyone
After the Dance: Watch out for low blood glucose for up to 48 hours. Any type of exercise can improve insulin action and glucose uptake, especially if you use insulin or take certain pills to treat your diabetes. Play it safe and test your glucose levels periodically during the few hours after you stop working out. You may need a small snack or meal with a balance of carbs, protein, and fat to help prevent lows.
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Natural Standard, a high-quality, evidence-based library on complementary and alternative therapies has launched a new recipe database. The wide range of healthy recipes include categories from every food group. Each recipe provides details on preparation time, level of difficulty, diet and nutrition, as well as direct links to Natural Standard evidence-based systematic reviews for studied ingredients. What a great way to find new, delicious recipes that are also good for your health!
This library is not available to the public. However, you may access it through the Dance Out Diabetes Cash and Care for Wellness Program. If you don’t have an account yet, click here to set one up today!
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