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Diabetes Self-Management
Classes
Program
Coordinators:
Denise Boozell
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Education Program
Topics:
- Types of
diabetes
- Meal planning
and label reading
- Exercise
program
- Goal setting and
behavior change
- Acute and
chronic complications
- Foot, skin, and
dental care
- Stress
management
- Glucose
monitoring
- Community
resources
- Follow-up
care
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Program Goal:
Diabetes control will be achieved through teaching patients healthy habits for
living well and coping with diabetes. Upon entering the diabetes
self-management program, you will receive the following:
- Individualized
teaching by a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician
- Classes relating
to diabetes self-management
- Regular
follow-up to facilitate optimal glucose control
A
referral from your physician is required to participate in this program. This
service is covered by most insurance carriers. Please contact your carrier
regarding your individual policy. For more information, please contact Denise
Boozell at 641-842-2151, ext. 1341.
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