Prediabetes/Diabetes Class
You will be contacted by our coordinator upon receipt of a referral from your physician.
Fast Facts on Prediabetes and Diabetes
According to the recent data from the CDC
- 34 million adults have diabetes.
- 88 million adults have prediabetes.
Benefits of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support has been shown to:
- Be cost effective by reducing hospital admissions and readmissions, as well as estimated lifetime healthcare costs related to a lower risk for complications
- Improve hemoglobin A1c by as much as 1 percent in people with type 2 diabetes
- Reduce the onset and/or advancement of diabetes complications, to improve quality of life
Individual and Group Classes
During your DSMES visits, you will team up with a diabetes care and education specialist who can help you:
- Understand exactly what diabetes is and how it affects your body.
- Discover how diabetes medications work.
- Identify what types of food are best for you and how to plan meals that fit your lifestyle, culture, religious beliefs and budget.
- Determine the best type of glucose monitoring device for your specific circumstances.
- Find apps and other tools that offer reminders and help you track your progress.
- Help you cope with stress and solve problems as they arise.
- Interpret data from your diabetes devices to get treatment recommendations
To attend the diabetes classes, you will need:
- A referral from your primary care physician and/or authorization from your insurance carrier
Most insurance companies, including Medicare Part B, cover some and/or all the diabetes classes cost with a referral from your physician. We can review the specifics of your insurance or other payment options when you make your appointment.
For more information or to register for a class, call us at (321) 842-6436, or send a fax to (321) 843-6211.
