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The MCH Diabetes Outpatient
Services help patients with diabetes develop and practice
self-management skills that will improve their health status and quality of
life and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
The 12-month program:
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assess patients' readiness to make critical lifestyle changes and
supports them in that process through: |
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a core education
series that provides basic skills and information recommended by the
American Diabetes Association.
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individual education
modules that focus on specific
needs, such a weight management, insulin administration, oral
medications and exercise.
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specialized education,
including insulin pump use, the management of diabetes during pregnancy,
and advanced nutrition such as carbohydrate counting.
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support groups
that offer additional diabetes management education, as well as the
opportunity to share experiences with other individuals who have
diabetes.
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encourages patients to keep regular appointments with
their physician.
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periodically
assesses patients' progress in reducing
Hemoglobin A1c
levels and improving self-management skills.
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provides the
patient's physician with
regular reports detailing patient status and progress toward
goals.
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is covered by
most major medical insurance, including Medicare. |
To refer patients to our
program, or to receive more information about our Diabetes Outpatient
Services, please call us at (432) 640-2128. |
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