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<div class="subtitles">Diabetes Stoplight Tool</div>

<div class="text">We are all familiar with stoplights. They tell us when to go, slow down, or stop. This model can also teach us when to take action with our health. This health sheet is not meant to take the place of your health care team’s advice. Use it along with your health care team to find extra steps you can take to manage your health and reach your goals.</div>

 

<div class="subtitles">Green Zone</div>

 

 

<div class="text">Are you in the green zone today?

In the green zone, no extra action is required.<p>

 

Your blood glucose (sugar) is staying within their goal ranges.</div><p>

 

You don’t have any symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) or low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).</div><div class="lh">

 

You have usual energy and activity levels.

 

Your stress levels are low or moderate.

 

Your feet don’t have any open sores, cuts, or scratches.

 

Yellow Zone

 

 

Are you in the yellow zone today?

In the yellow zone, you should connect with your health care team today. You have symptoms that need medical attention.

 

Your blood glucose has stayed less than 70 mg/dL or greater than 300 mg/dL more than 3 times over the past 2 weeks and you don’t know why.

 

You are very thirsty, hungry, and urinating more than usual.

 

You have new numbness or tingling or pain in your feet or foot.

 

You have cuts, open sores, or drainage that is not improving.

 

You have high levels of stress or depression and feel overwhelmed.

 

Red Zone

 

 

Are you in the red zone today?

In the red zone, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.

 

Your blood glucose is less than 55 with or without symptoms of low blood glucose.

 

Your blood glucose is elevated, and you have consistent symptoms of high blood glucose.

 

You have a sensation of squeezing or pressure in your chest.

 

Your breathing is unusual. It is deep and rapid.

 

You are unable to swallow.

 

You have sudden dizziness, confusion, or change in your mental status. You cannot think clearly.

 

You are unable to stay awake.

 

You have stomach pain with nausea and vomiting.

 

Your breath has a fruity odor.

 

You have drainage from a wound or open sore. That wound or sore may smell bad.

 

My blood glucose goals

Write down your goals for your blood glucose levels below.

 

For example: Fasting: 80-130 mg/dL.

 

My goal is to keep my blood glucose between _____ mg/dL and _____ mg/dL when fasted (have not eaten for 8 hours).

 

 

With diabetes, there are things you should do every day.

 

You should:

 

Take care of yourself. Living with diabetes can increase your stress and affect your blood glucose levels. If you are having trouble dealing with diabetes, tell your health care team.

 

Follow a meal plan (like Mediterranean/DASH) with reduced portions of foods and choose carbohydrates (carbs) that are higher in fiber.

 

Check your feet daily for sores and always wear shoes or slippers with closed toes and heels.

 

Take any medicines prescribed to you by your health care provider.

 

Check your blood glucose as directed by your health care provider.

 

Maintain your blood glucose within target ranges.

 

Write out your blood glucose goals (see box below).

 

In addition to this stoplight tool, work with your health care team to set targets for the following:

 

Your A1C level will measure if your diabetes is well managed over the past 3 months

 

Your cholesterol levels for heart health

 

Keeping your blood pressure in desired ranges

 

For more information

To learn more and get support for your diabetes, visit Nutrition and Food Services Home (va.gov).

 

You may also want to consider participating in a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program.

 

DSMES programs will help you:

 

Learn skills to help you better manage your diabetes.

 

Find support when you need it, in a way that fits your lifestyle.