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ARE YOU HARD OF HEARING?
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The program offers one-on-one education opportunities for individuals with specific learning needs. In the individual session, the patient may receive education on topics such as medical nutrition therapy, glucose monitoring, injection therapy, medication therapy, and basic diabetes review. Gestational diabetes patients receive education on an individual basis for medical nutrition therapy and for insulin therapy. Medical nutrition therapy is an integral component of diabetes prevention, management, and self-management education. In addition to its role in preventing and controlling diabetes, the American Diabetes Association recognizes the importance of nutrition as an essential component of an overall healthy lifestyle. The cause Because of the complexity of nutrition issues, it of diabetes is recommended that a registered dietitian who continues to is knowledgeable and skilled in implementing be a mystery, nutrition therapy into diabetes management although both and education be the team member who genetics and provides medical nutrition therapy. environmental The program also offers continuous glucose factors such monitoring. The continuous glucose monitor as obesity and recorder is attached to a tiny glucose sensor lack of exercise inserted just under the skin for a course of three appear to play days. During the three days that the device is roles. worn, the recorder automatically measures and stores glucose values during daily activities like work, sleep, eating, and exercise. The data obtained by this device is particularly helpful for patients who experience inconsistent high and low glucose levels, who experience hypoglycemia unawareness and who are looking to achieve better control. It helps determine how everyday activities affect diabetes management. The patient returns to the diabetes center to have the sensor removed and the device downloaded, providing a comprehensive picture of the patient’s glycemic control. The information that is obtained from the device is forwarded to the physician to help guide management decisions. Individual sessions range from one hour to approximately two hours depending on the patient needs. The Diabetes Center offers a Carry-On Support Group monthly. The support group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Medical Office Building in Suite 309. This group provides ongoing education, networking and support for persons affected by diabetes, their family and friends. Topics include healthful living, dealing with diabetes, and exercise planning. The Diabetes Center also offers a pre-
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