Diabetes | Sentara Healthcare
Millions of Americans live with diabetes. Yet, there are steps we can take to prevent diabetes or control it more effectively. At Sentara, we want to help you live happier, free of diabetes or without major complications from the disease. It is possible! Sentara offers many locations and services to help patients with diabetes navigate their care. Controlling blood sugar through meal planning, getting proper exercise and possibly taking medication are essential in any diabetes management plan. Patients can receive individual sessions or join group diabetes classes and support groups for advice on these topics and many others as they build their diabetes management plan. Our diabetes education programs assist those recently diagnosed with the disease, as well as those dealing with long-term diabetes management. Our experts help patients develop the knowledge and skills needed to prevent complications and create healthy habits. Our programs meet the national recognition standards of the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program . Continue reading >>
Beaumont Now Offers Diabetes Programs And Services In 11 Metro Detroit Locations
Beaumont now offers diabetes programs and services in 11 Metro Detroit locations Now, Beaumont offers diabetes programs and services throughout Metro Detroit for people interested in preventing type 2 diabetes or improving the self-management of their diabetes. In Wayne County, programs are offered in Detroit, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Inkster, Taylor and the city of Wayne. Oakland County programs are located in Lake Orion, Novi, Oak Park and Troy. Managing a chronic condition like diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Having to watch what you eat, stay active, take your meds and check your blood sugar can be challenging, said Betty Priskorn, vice president, Beaumont Community Health and Outreach. I see the people who attend our diabetes sessions as heroes because they are working hard to find the strength, knowledge and motivation to persevere and endure in spite of health obstacles. Beaumonts diabetes programs and services are offered free to qualified participants. The Diabetes Prevention Program is for those who want to avoid type 2 diabetes. The research-based focus is on lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and physical activity, as well as problem solving and coping skills. Its proven to be twice as effective as medication alone for preventing type 2 diabetes. Led by certified instructors, participants attend 16 weekly sessions, followed by monthly maintenance sessions. The Ford Motor Company Fund and Beaumont Foundation sponsor this program. The Diabetes-PATH, or Personal Action Toward Health, Program provides the skills and tools needed by people living with type 2 diabetes and those who make up their support team. Participants learn problem-solving techniques, ways to communicate better with their health care team, balancing blood sugar and improving o Continue reading >>
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The Y : Ymca's Diabetes Prevention Program
More than 200 Ys across the country help thousands of people reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes with YMCAs Diabetes Prevention Program. This small-group program helps people with prediabetes eat healthier, increase their physical activityand lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal. Diabetes affects more than 29 million people. A condition calledprediabetesoccurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes has no cure, but prediabetes can be reversed. Chances are you know at least one person with diabetes and probably more than one with prediabetes. To find out if you are at risk, take this quick test . Then share the test with friends and family. If you find out you or someone you know is at risk for developing diabetes, the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program can help. Find out if a Y near you runs the program . Continue reading >>
Self-management Education: Learn More. Feel Better.
If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news. Participating in a self-management education (SME) program can help you manage your diabetes, prevent complications, and take control of diabetes symptoms such as tiredness, pain, and depression. Find out how an SME program can help you learn more and feel better. Diabetes-Specific SME Programs Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T) Cost: Varies by organization; often covered by health insurance. Format: In person, in the community. Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T) programs provides knowledge and skills for people who want to manage their type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Diabetes educators conduct each program, which addresses the needs, goals, and life experiences of people with diabetes. This program teaches you how to eat healthy, be active, monitor blood sugar levels, take medication, problem solve, reduce risk for other health conditions, and cope with your disease. Visit the American Association of Diabetes Educators website to learn more about Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training (DSME/T). Top of Page Diabetes Self-Management Program Cost: Varies by organization, rarely more than $50. Format: In-person workshop. The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is a 6-week group program for people with type 2 diabetes. Developed by Stanford University, this program can help you deal with the symptoms of diabetes— including tiredness, pain, and emotional issues—by helping you learn how to eat and sleep better, manage your day-to-day activities more effectively, and more. This interactive workshop meets for 2.5 hours per week for 6 weeks in convenient community locations. It is led by trained leaders, at least one of whom has a Continue reading >>
Diabetes Prevention And Management
One in three adults in Washington has prediabetes, a condition in which people have blood glucose (blood sugar) levels higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. People with prediabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Many people with prediabetes do not even know they are at risk. You can take an online test to determine your risk . If you have been diagnosed, consider making a plan for caring for your diabetes . For more information, visit the American Diabetes Association . People with prediabetes can stop diabetes before it starts with the Diabetes Prevention Program. This class is for people with prediabetes. It includes16 weekly meetings, followed by monthly meetings for a year. It can help people lose five to seven percent body weight by making lifestyle changes like eating healthier and getting more physically active to delay diabetes. People who took the class continued to delay the onset of diabetes for three to ten years. Diabetes Prevention Programs in Washington State The National Diabetes Prevention Program is available in many locations statewide. Learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.To find a program near you, visit or call 211. We work with employers to make changes in the workplace that support employees to be more physically active and provide healthier food choices. For more information or questions regarding worksite or other employer-based health and productivity programs, visit our Worksite Wellness page . The Washington State Diabetes Prevention and Control Program works with partners to promote quality healthcare at the community, clinical, and patient levels. People who have diabetes need skills to manage their Continue reading >>
Diabetes Self-management Program
MaineGeneral's Diabetes Self-Management Programhelpsnewlydiagnosedpatients,thosewhohave trouble controlling their diabetes and those who need long-term care and follow-up. Ourprogramoffers background knowledge about diabetes and provides patients with the information and skills they need to manage their diabetes effectively. Led by diabetes nurse educators and dietitians, the program includes group sessionsand one-on-one appointments. You must be referred tous by your primary care provider. You will need to contact your insurance company to make sure Diabetes Education is a covered service. MediCare recipients are eligible for a "once in a lifetime" benefit to complete the 10-hour program. The program must be completed in one year; if not, the benefit is no longer available. After the first year, recipients are eligible for two hours with a nurse educator and two hours with a dietitian each year. Once we receive your provider's referral, our staff will contact you to schedule an initial one-on-one appointment with a registered diabetes nurse educator and registered dietitian. Each visit will last about one hour. Your first visit will be with the diabetes nurse educator who will discuss monitoring your diabetes along with assessing your individual education needs. If you have a meter to test your blood sugars, please bring it to your appointment. If you do not, we will provide you with one at no cost. Your second visit will be with a registered dietitian. You will learn how to manage your diabetes with food choices. Carbohydrates, protein and fat each play a role in controlling your blood glucose levels. The dietitian will help you create an individualized meal plan. All-Day Class: Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Topics that will be covered in this 8:30 a.m. Continue reading >>
Diabetes Management In Virginia & West Virginia
Diabetes Management in Virginia & West Virginia One in ten adults in the United States has diabetes and that number is expected to increase to one in five in the next decade. Currently diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and individuals with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and loss of toes, feet or legs. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Valley Health Helps Patients Manage Diabetes and Live Well Living with diabetes requires constant vigilance, a great deal of education, and a patients willingness to participate in his or her own health. With pro-active lifestyle changes, patients have the ability to prevent or delay the complications that arise from diabetes and hyperglycemia. Valley Healths diabetes educators, dietitians, and nurses can provide the education and support to help people manage their own disease on a daily basis. This puts patients in control again, allowing them to lead healthy and fulfilled lives while managing their disease. 20+ Years Recognition by the American Diabetes Association At Valley Health, we take our patients support seriously. Thats why we have designed a fully-compliant and robust diabetes management program, which has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association since 1993 for the quality of our education program. We provide support and resources through individual sessions and in group sessions. Valley Health offers diabetes education classes at convenient locations across our service area. Please click on the location most convenient for you to learn about classes in your area. Valley Health Diabetes Management Program locations: Warren Memorial Hospital , Front Royal, VA (540-636-0314) Winchester Medical Center, Winche Continue reading >>
Diabetes Prevention, Detection And Management Programs At Ohiohealth
Instructions on diabetes self-management skills are offered during individual or group sessions. This 9-hour program covers topics in diabetes self-management care and includes: A one-hour appointment with the diabetes nurse educator for a health assessment and goal setting. Four classes, each two hours in length, covering topics of the diabetes disease process, medications, nutrition and carbohydrate counting, exercise and activity, travel, sick day management, foot care and prevention/management of long-term complications. Classes are offered monthly at the McConnell Heart Health Center :Mondays 9 to 11 amandThursdays 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Diabetes Self-Management Education at Mansfield Hospital and Shelby Hospital OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and Shelby Hospital offer access to skilled teams of health educators who are committed to helping clients with diabetes and their loved ones build the skills needed to manage their diabetes and lead healthy, happy lives. Comprehensive education class series includes individual assessments with a nurse educator and dietitian Individual consultation with a nurse educator and/or dietitian for specific needs Free support group meetings every other month How to use a glucose meter and take medications How to understand and deal with the emotional aspects of diabetes How to make behavior changes that promote a healthy lifestyle How to make the plan fit within your lifestyle For more information, call (419) 520.2550. Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes appointments can be scheduled with a diabetes educator nurse and/or dietitian for individual assessment and counseling. Your appointment will include an individualized one-hour consultation with a registered dietitian who will review your current eating habits and provide you with pers Continue reading >>
Diabetes Support Services
Valley Home Care offers a Diabetes Self-Management Education program for people who are interested in learning how to manage their new diabetes diagnosis or better manage their current diabetes status. The program is a four-week course with two-hour meetings once a week. Each participant is invited to bring a family member or guest for support. Prior to participating in the program, registrants must complete a one-hour individual assessment with a diabetes educator. Valley Home Care's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Diabetes Self-Management Education* and Support. Valley's program has received this recognition consecutively since 2001. Class topics include: diabetes knowledge and self-management skills assessment, monitoring and use of blood glucose results, nutritional management, exchanges and carbohydrate counting, individualized meal plan, medication review, changing behavior, coping & psychosocial adjustment, foot care, hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, exercise and community resources. Click here to view the 2018 Diabetes Self-Management class schedule. Many insurance companies, including Medicare, will cover this program as a benefit to their subscribers. The out-of-pocket costs for the program will depend on the policy coverage and any limitations. The program is covered for all Valley Health System employees enrolled in the System's health plan. For more information about the Diabetes Self-Management Program, please call 201-291-6000, ext. 111-7080, or e-mail [email protected] . Continue reading >>
Diabetes Self-management Program
Diabetes is a serious chronic disease affecting our nation and is a widespread problem in our own community. About 1/3 of people today who have diabetes don't know they have the disease. Diabetes is characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood due to the body's problem with insulin production, insulin action, or both. If left untreated, it can result in kidney disease, limb amputation, blindness, and nervous system damage. The cost associated with treating these conditions is steep, about 2.4 times greater on average than someone without diabetes. ~ 80% of participants who completed at least 75% of all classes submitting a pre-program A1C report and a 6-month post-program A1C report saw an average improvement of .47% in their A1C. ~ Participants overwhelmingly indicate on program evaluation and customer satisfaction surveys that the classes provided valuable information that helps them better manage their diabetes. ~ On average, participants who attended at least 75% of the classes had the most success. So full participation is important! From 2007 to 2010, the proportion of Hillsborough County's population that was diagnosed with diabetes nearly doubled. The image of diabetes deaths indicate the areas of our county where the greatest number of deaths due to diabetes occurred from 2005 to 2009. Darker areas correspond to more deaths, while lighter areas correspond to fewer deaths. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County recognizes the threat diabetes poses to the community and provides diabetes self-management education. Education sessions are located in areas of the county where deaths due to diabetes are highest and where notable gaps in services exist. Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) classes are not a substitute for diagnosis Continue reading >>
Diabetes Management Programs
Please contact the Center for Chronic Care Management for more information on the following diabetes management programs, as well as other programs that we offer the community. For information, e-mail us at [email protected] or call 860-358-5420 (toll free 888-447-6211). The Diabetes Care Program is a patient care program for people with diabetes. It is a major resource for primary care physicians, diabetic patients, and the community as a whole. The program includes information, assistance and ongoing support to assist participants in the program to reach their diabetes self-management goals and improve their confidence in living with and managing diabetes. Meetings are by appointment. There are fees for the Diabetes Self-Management Education appointments and group classes and Medical Nutrition Therapy services. Most insurance plans will cover this service. Financial assistance is available. Fit for Kids - Childhood Weight Management Fit for Kids is a unique program that connects children with a dietitian care manager who works with the child and family to teach essential tools and set goals that help families live a healthy and active lifestyle. While not a diet or weight loss program, Fit for Kids emphasizes prevention through everyday healthy eating and physical activity. Individual and group sessions are by appointment There is a fee for this program; some insurance plans will cover the complete cost. The care manager will assist with the billing process. Financial assistance is available. Continue reading >>
Diabetes Education, Prevention, And Support
The diabetes program at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has three goals: Educate those with or at risk for diabetes Prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes through lifestyle change Support those living with diabetes and/or working to manage weight View our event calendar to find a class or support group near you. Call (859) 288-2446 for more information or to register for a class. Educate Healthy Living with Diabetes (comprehensive diabetes education program): Join this 4-week series to learn the latest on managing diabetes. Led by Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians. Topics covered in this nationally accredited curriculum include: healthy eating, being active, taking medications, monitoring, healthy coping, problem solving, and reducing risks. Diabetes Basics classes (general overview classes): These 2-hour classes led by Certified Diabetes Educators provide an overview of core diabetes self-management education topics. Gestational Diabetes classes: For those diagnosed with gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy). Weekly classes are led by Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators to provide evidence-based guidance on managing gestational diabetes. Nutrition Basics classes: These 2-hour classes led by Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators provide an overview of the core diabetes nutrition guidelines and recommendations. Individualized nutrition counseling: Call (859) 288-2446 to schedule an appointment with a Registered Dietitian for personalized guidance on healthy eating or managing certain health conditions. Phone consults: Have a quick question about diabetes, prediabetes, or eating healthy? Call (859) 288-2446 and ask to speak to one of our Registered Dietitians or Certified Diabetes Educ Continue reading >>
Take Diabetes Classes
This class is designed to introduce patients to basal/bolus insulin therapy. Carbohydrate counting is also covered. Learn more by calling our education team at 305-243-1062 or send us an email . Esta clase esta diseada para presentar al paciente la terapia de insulina, Basal - Bolus y a la vez ayudar al paciente a mejorar su conocimiento y destrezas relacionadas con la nutricin. Para ms informacin comunquese con nuestro equipo educativo llamando al 305-243-1062 o por correo electrnico . Learn about the newest way to monitor your glucose level. Sessions may include an introduction to CGM, the ability to wear a diagnostic sensor for a week, information on how to interpret CGM downloads, and how to better utilize the technology to manage diabetes in a more active and dynamic manner than can be accomplished with standard blood glucose monitoring. Learn more by calling our education team at 305-243-1062 or send us an email . Have you ever wondered what causes diabetes? How insulin really works? What happens to blood sugars when you exercise? All these questions and more are answered in our comprehensive diabetes education class. Learn more by calling our education team at 305-243-1062 or send us an email . Esta clase le ayudar a comprender de la manera ms simple, lost conceptos y herramientas que usted necesita para controlar su diabetes exitosamente. Para ms informacin comunquese con nuestro equipo educativo llamando al 305-243-1062 o por correo electrnico . This program is presented in a series, beginning with an introduction for new pump users and continuing through a course for more advanced pumpers. These diabetes management classes are designed to help participants move from a world of multiple injections to the insulin pump. Learn more by calling our education team a Continue reading >>
Attend Free Diabetes Management And Prevention Classes
Updated for 2017: Metro Health and the YMCA of Greater San Antonio teamed up to fight the diabetes locally and want to remind the community of free classes for diabetes prevention and management. While 13 percent of Bexar County’s population lives with diabetes, the good news is that individuals living with diabetes can take steps to control the disease, prevent future complications, and live long and healthy lives. What’s more, type 2 diabetes is preventable and those with prediabetes can prevent or delay the onset of developing diabetes through weight loss and physical activity. According to the CDC, in 2012 approximately 29 million individuals in the United States had diabetes and an estimated 86 million adults had prediabetes. People at higher risk of developing diabetes include those of African American, Hispanic or Latino, and American Indian decent. Other risk factors include being over 45 years of age, being overweight or obese, having a family history of diabetes, having gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), giving birth to a baby with a birth weight of more than nine pounds, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and exercising less than three times a week. Individuals who feel they or someone they know is at risk should ask their healthcare professional for the A1C test, a standard measure of the overall effectiveness of blood glucose control over a period of time. Individuals can also assess their risk at www.DiabetesHelpSA.com. The YMCA offers two programs that are aimed at equipping those at risk with the knowledge, tools and support necessary to make these changes. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a free, 12-month program that provides a supportive environment where participants work together to learn about healthy eati Continue reading >>
Diabetes Education And Prevention Classes
Diabetes Education and Prevention Classes Through the support of Austin Public Health, free nutrition education classes and diabetes prevention and self-management classes are offered throughout Travis County for residents. Did you know? About 8.3% of the people in the US are estimated to be living with diabetes. That is almost 26 million people nationwide, or around 88,000 people in Travis County, Texas. Shockingly, there are three times as many people estimated to be prediabetic. If you are overweight or prediabetic, you can reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58% by getting regular moderate physical activity, eating healthier by reducing fat and portion sizes and increasing vegetables, and reducing weight by 5-7 percent. Free Diabetes Self-Management & Education Classes Our instructors can bring the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)curriculum on-site to participants. DEEP is a series of six 90-minute classes and is designed for people living with type 2 diabetes. Friends and family may attend with the person with diabetes to provide additional support.Classes are offered in English or Spanish. Continue reading >>
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