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Living
With Diabetes
The
Hutchinson Clinic believes in the importance of providing people with diabetes
the tools they need to manage their disease and lead a healthy lifestyle. We
believe that good blood sugar control will help people with diabetes get the
most out of life and prevent or delay the onset of serious complications that
diabetes can cause.
The
Program
Our
program will help you reach your diabetes management goals and will provide you
with a treatment plan designed specifically for you. The 10-hour course is
delivered on two consecutive days and is available to children and adults with
type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. Classes are held monthly. Evening
classes are offered twice per year. Significant others are welcome to attend any
or all of the sessions.
Diabetes Education Team
The
Hutchinson Clinic has a multi-disciplinary team of diabetes experts whom have
received specialized education and training in state-of-the-art diabetes
management. The team works together to develop a plan that will meet the needs
of each participant and include all areas of diabetes management, such as
nutrition, exercise, stress management, foot care and eye care. Certified
diabetes educators, registered dietitians, registered nurses, physicians, and
other health care professionals make up our caring and competent team.
Enrollment
Participants
may enroll in the program by obtaining a referral from their primary care
provider or by self-referral. Our diabetes team will work closely with your
physician regarding your diabetes care plan. We encourage you to continue seeing your current primary care physician
for all medical problems.
Setting
Goals
Upon
completion of the program, each participant will select at least one lifestyle
goal that will contribute to improved health outcomes. The diabetes education
team will assist you in selecting appropriate and attainable goals.
Follow-Up
An
appointment will be scheduled with each participant approximately three months
after they have completed the program to evaluate attainment of the goals
selected and to assess blood sugar control. Additional follow-up appointments
will be scheduled as needed.
Costs
Most
insurance companies, including Medicare cover the $400.00 program fee. Financial
arrangements are made on an individual basis for anyone unable to pay for the
program.
For
more information please contact:
 Keri
Goetz-Shroyer, RD/LD, CDE
Danielle
Suderman, RD/LD, CDE
 Kathy Mailloux, RN/CDE
Hutchinson Clinic Diabetes Education Department
620-694-4096 |
