AGENCIES WITH FOOD
DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS
IN VENTURA COUNTY
There are many locations
throughout Ventura County to get
food if you need help. Contact
Food Share at
805-983-7100
or go to
to find a food
pantry near you.
family health
W
hen your Provider says you
have diabetes, these aren’t
easy words to hear. Anger.
Fear. Disbelief. ese are some of the
strong feelings you might have.
It may seem like a lot to deal with
right now, but you are not alone.
Your health care team members
can help. ey can teach you
many ways to take charge of your
diabetes. You can learn to manage
it. Doing so can help you avoid the
major health problems it can cause.
Steps to know.
Your health care
teamwill help you learn how to check
your blood sugar (glucose) levels. is
is a key part of managing diabetes.
DIABETES
First steps to good care
You can use the results to adjust your
care. is could mean changing your
eating or exercise habits, for instance.
You may use a glucose meter many
times a day to check your levels.
You should also have a lab test
called an A1C two times a year. e
test will help show you and your
Provider how well your diabetes is
being controlled.
Your health care team can also
help you learn how to:
Use a meal plan.
Smart food
choices can help you control your
blood sugar and protect your heart.
Your meal plan will include healthy
foods, such as:
Fruits.
Veggies.
Grains.
Beans.
Skinless
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chicken.
Low-fat milk.
You can still have many of the
foods you like best too. Ask how to
t them in to your meal plan.
Be active.
Regular exercise can
help control blood sugar. Moving
more can help improve your health
in other ways as well. It’s as simple
as taking a walk or going for a bike
ride. Ask your Provider how to get
started. At rst, you may need just
a few minutes a day.
Take medicines as directed.
is
can include medicines for diabetes,
blood pressure or cholesterol.
Be sure to see your Provider on
a regular basis. Checkups can help
you stay on top of diabetes.
Sources: American Diabetes Association; National Diabetes Education Program
TAKE ACTION
Call Member
Services at
888-301-1228
to find
out what we cover for diabetes
care and management.
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winning
Member Services
Luis Aguilar
Health Education Lupe Gonzalez, PhD, MPH
Editor
Steven Lalich
Medical Director
Charles Cho, MD
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