Diabetes - Medical Practice Guidelines
Diabetes Self-Management Training
Diabetes is unique
among chronic health conditions because, to a large extent (90 percent), treatment
depends upon self-management. The management of diabetes is a team effort. The
patient is the primary team member, with the physician, certified
diabetes educator, registered dietitian, and other health care professionals
who play vital roles in the treatment of the illness. The importance of patient
participation in a comprehensive outpatient self-management education program
is critical to the treatment outcomes of this disease.
During the initial period of onset of the disease, diabetes self-management
education is critical to the treatment and management of the illness
and should be introduced within the first week of diagnosis.
Initial
Self Management Training
Additional Self Management
Training
After completing the initial training, individuals may need follow-up sessions.
The type and frequency (individual or group) of follow-up will vary depending
on medical need. Approval will be based on medical necessity as documented by
the treating physician.
Diabetes Overview
Medication
Monitoring and Use of Results
Nutrition
Immunizations
Prevention,
Detection and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Complications
Exercise
and Activity
Importance of An Individualized Exercise PlanStress and Psycho-Social Adjustment
Reducing Exercise Risk
Guidelines for Safe Exercise Including Preparing for Exercise
(Adjustment of Food and Insulin)
Benefits of Exercise
Glycemic Response to Exercise
ChildrenFoot, Skin and Dental Care
Adolescents
Young Adults
Older Adult
Use of Health Care Systems and Community Resources
