Self-management program important to your diabetes treatment plan – Journal Advocate

Do you struggle to reach blood glucose targets set by your healthcare provider? Taking a group diabetes education program could help, according to a study whose results were released in the Oct. 10, 2011 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine Journal. The study divided volunteers with uncontrolled diabetes into two groups. One group attended group sessions (5 2-hour sessions held once a week). The other group used a free-form individual program with sessions available a la carte. Over a year's time, those who had attended the group sessions lowered their A1Cs almost twice as much as those using the individual program.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that people enroll in an ADA-approved self-management program. The diabetes self-management program at Sterling Regional MedCenter is an ADA-recognized program, which means the program has met all of the national standards as set forth by the American Diabetes Association to ensure excellence and quality. Taking Charge of Your Diabetes, a five-week program, is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 3, at 1 p.m.

Medicare and other insurance plans may cover all or part of the cost of the program. Ask your physician's office to check on your insurance coverage before referring you into the program. A written referral from your physician is required. Pre-registration is also required. To pre-register or for more information call Glenda Amen, Wellness Manager, at 970-521-3260.

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Self-management program important to your diabetes treatment plan - Journal Advocate