Take Care – Diabetes Prevention and Management
Fighting Diabetes Complications
- Follow a meal plan that controls calories, carbohydrates and fats.
- Take your medication as prescribed.
- See your diabetes medical team (physician and educator) 3 to 4 times per year.
- See your dentist at least once per year.
- See your eye doctor once per year.
- Check your feet daily for any wounds, red spots or other changes.
- Don’t smoke.
- Check your blood glucose often or as prescribed.
- Make sure you fit exercise into your daily routine.
- Learn how to handle stress.
The information above was provided by Diabetes America. Chevron Phillips Chemical partnered with Diabetes America (DA) to offer a comprehensive diabetes management program for employees and their families. DA is a one-stop shop for individuals with diabetes. Each clinic provides Diabetes Medical Care, Education, Nutrition Counseling/Weight Management, Lifestyle and Exercise Instruction and On-site labs and Retinal Exams. Texas has various DA locations in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Corpus Christi and San Antonio. For more information, please call 1-866-MY DIABETES, or online at www.DiabetesAmerica.com.
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EHS and Human Resources are pleased to introduce the second series of the Take Care program. Take Care is an ongoing health and wellness program designed to encourage employees to take charge of their health by implementing lifestyle changes to enhance their overall quality of life.
Purpose: To provide educational resources and tools to improve employee health, increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, and reduce injuries as well as illnesses.
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