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Diabetes Healthcare Program

Diabetes Healthcare Program

The Diabetes Healthcare Program at the Hospital of Saint Raphael is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.

The program consists of four (4) two and a half hour (2?) hour sessions covering a variety of topics related to Diabetes Self-Management. The classes are offered once a week, weekday mornings (9:00 – 11:30 a.m.) or afternoons (3:00 – 5:30 p.m.) for four consecutive weeks as outlined below:

Class 1:

What is Diabetes?

Diagnosis of Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment Overview

Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Class 2:

Nutrition & Meal Planning;

Nutrient Groups

Healthy Eating Habits

Label Reading

 

Class 3:

Exercise

Medications & Insulin

Preventing and Treating Hypo-
glycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Class 4:

Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)

Sick Day Management

The Link Between Control & complications

Healthy Habits to Prevent Diabetes Complications


The classes are taught by Leigh Bak, MS, RN, CDE, Sandy Fillion, MS, RN, Cindy Fitteron, RD, CD-N and Kelly Ford, LCSW.  In addition to the four standard classes offered through the program, i
ndividual sessions to learn a specific skill (such as: insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring) can also be arranged.

To enroll in the standard program or schedule an individual session, please call 203-789-3391 with your name, address, phone number and the name of your physician. A physician referral is required. Check with your health insurance company regarding coverage of the fees for diabetes education.

Individual meal planning sessions can be arranged through the Hospital of Saint Raphael Nutrition Clinic by calling 203-789-3266 to schedule an appointment with a dietitian.

Also see:  PET-CT Special Diabetic Pre-Test Instructions

Page last updated on Jan. 14, 2010