Diabetes Education
Diabetes Education is a specialty that treats patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes and Hypoglycemia. Learning to manage your diabetes can be complicated. Diabetes education at Tanner Clinic is an American Diabetes Association recognized program. Our diabetes educators offer appointments for individual sessions or group classes. Diabetes Education at Tanner Clinic will include nutrition, diabetes medications, including insulin administration, monitoring your blood sugar via glucometer or continuous glucose monitors, instruction on insulin pumps, and lifestyle and behavioral changes. They work in conjunction with your primary care provider to help manage your diabetes. Your diabetes educator (Gina Carling, CDCES & Cindy Johnston, CDCES) will help you set goals, create a plan and work towards achieving a healthier life and preventing diabetes-related complications.
Diabetes education is crucial because it empowers individuals to manage their condition effectively. Firstly, it provides essential knowledge about diabetes, including its types, causes, and symptoms. This information enables early detection and prompt intervention. Next, education emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and regular physical activity. It teaches people how to make healthier choices to control blood sugar levels. Additionally, diabetes education helps individuals understand medications and insulin therapy, promoting proper administration and dosage management. Moreover, it raises awareness about the potential complications of diabetes, such as heart disease, kidney problems, and neuropathy. Armed with this knowledge, people can take preventive measures.
Furthermore, it encourages regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, fostering better self-care habits. Education also addresses emotional aspects, emphasizing the importance of psychological well-being and offering coping strategies. In summary, diabetes education is vital for informed decision-making, adopting healthier lifestyles, managing medications, preventing complications, and ensuring emotional well-being. It empowers individuals to take control of their health and lead fulfilling lives despite diabetes.
WHAT DOES A DIABETES EDUCATOR DO?
Tanner Clinic Diabetes Educators work with patients to help develop a management plan that fits their lifestyle, culture, dietary needs, and more. They help a patient understand how to use diabetes devices like insulin pens, meters, continuous glucose monitors, pumps, and more. They also ensure a patient understands what information is given from those devices and how to interpret it. Along with devices, they will help identify patterns in a patient’s life to improve lifestyle habits and nutrition.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A DIABETES EDUCATOR?
The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) at Tanner Clinic are Registered Nurses. This certification is for health care professionals who possess comprehensive knowledge of and experience in diabetes prevention, pre-diabetes and diabetes management. Our Diabetes Educators have achieved this certification and have 30 years combined experience in Diabetes Education.
HOW THEY HELP PEOPLE WITH DIABETES:
- Learn detailed information about diabetes and its management
- Understand how to use diabetes devices, such as blood glucose meters, insulin pens, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
- Learn about healthy eating and meal planning , skills that can be used for improved diabetes-management for life.
- Monitor blood glucose and learn how to interpret and appropriately respond to the results
- Understand how their diabetes medications work
- Become aware of individualized care for preventing diabetes related complications
IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIABETES EDUCATION AT TANNER CLINIC, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
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