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GaininG control Managing diabetes is made easier with the help of NMMC’s Diabetes Treatment Center D iabetes affects more than 25 million Americans. Of those, an estimated 7 million remain undiagnosed. For those who are diagnosed, North Mississippi Medical Center’s Diabetes Treatment Center offers resources to help manage the condition. NMMC offers an all-day, comprehensive selfmanagement class, one-on-one sessions with educators, support groups and cooking classes to help people with diabetes get control of their lives. Keys to success “Some form of education is critical, whether it’s oneon-one sessions with an educator or an all-day class,” says Kitti Parman, certified diabetes educator with NMMC’s Diabetes Treatment Center. “For people with diabetes, one of the critical things is the selfcare part of it. Important parts of that are lifestyle changes and making daily decisions that will benefit your health and well-being. Education can help you stay on track and make good decisions.” The NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center in Tupelo hosts a monthly Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Program. The class meets from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The same program is offered at NMMC-West Point and NMMC-Eupora. Expert hosts cover subjects such as blood sugar control, acute and chronic complications of diabetes, individualized meal planning, carbohydrate counting, medication management, exercise, and psychological aspects associated with the disease. Participants also practice monitoring their own blood sugar levels. Mark Ruff learning how to live healthily The class was very beneficial to Mark Ruff of Macedonia. Ruff, age 45, was having trouble urinating and was experiencing pain in his back and stomach cramps. An emergency room visit revealed an extremely high blood sugar reading. After a three-day hospital stay to get it under control, Ruff was prescribed insulin shots and oral medication and urged by his physician to attend an all-day self-management class. “I went to the class and they showed me what I needed to eat and what to stay away from,” Ruff says. “They also taught me how to prepare meals and exercise routines. They showed me what I needed to eat to get it back under control. The class helped me a whole lot.” Within six months, Ruff lost more than 60 pounds thanks to healthier eating and exercising. He no longer takes insulin shots and is working toward not needing the pills as well. cALL For more information about the NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center or monthly diabetes self-management classes, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375). Let Us Help You 52 Vim & Vigor • W I N TER 2 011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Getting Back to Life
ACT Now!
Lingering Memories
Accumulating Accolades
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Care for the Caregiver
Gaining Control
Moving Forward
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - North Mississippi