Disease Management - Diabetes
Overview of Diabetes Assessment Education Program:
- One-on-one clinic diabetes physical assessment and education by an RN CDE Case Manager and LVN Diabetes Care Coordinator; this includes Lower Extremity Doppler Testing, Vibration Perception Testing and a complete medication inventory
- Understanding of Diabetes
- Instruction on Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Understanding Your Risk Factors
- Nutrition Counseling
- Exercise & Physical Activity
- Importance of Foot Care
- Signs & Symptoms
Diabetes Education Goals for Patient include:
- Preventing short term and long term complication
- Maintaining better control of blood sugars
- Minimizing hospital admissions and emergency room visits
- Optimizing quality of life
Diabetes Education Topics Include:
- What Is Diabetes?
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Nutrition
- Staying Fit
- Medications
- Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia
- Pattern Management
- Foot Care
- Dental Care
- Stress Management
- Long Term Complications
For more information about the Disease Management Programs offered by WellMed, please call 617-4766.
