Diabetes Management Program
The goal of HNE's Diabetes Management Program is to help you and your doctor better manage your diabetes. Through a series of 6 coaching sessions over the course of a year, the program staff works with you to determine your education needs and struggles. You will work with your case manager to develop control over your diabetes and a strong relationship with your physicians. The following components of the program are available to you free of charge:
Educational Materials: These materials are sent directly to your home. All HNE members with diabetes are eligible to receive written educational materials specific to managing their diabetes.
Reminders for annual eye exams and regular office visits with your doctor are sent out annually. The Diabetes Practice Guideline states that patients with diabetes should visit their doctor between two and four times per year. Also included in the guideline are recommendations for annual retinal exams and HbA1c tests between two and four times per year.
HNE's Virtual Grocery Store Tour: Health New England is delighted to present the Virtual Grocery Store Tour, an informative guide to help you to read food labels, count carbohydrates, determine portion sizes, fat, sodium, cholesterol content, and much more! We created this virtual tour because we are committed to helping you live a healthy life. The more you know, the better you will be able to make better choices and take charge of your health. For more information or to order a copy, call 413.787.4000 or 800.842.4464, ext. 3031.
For more information about the Diabetes Management Program call 1-800-842-4464 and ask for Health Services.
Useful Links
Manage Your Diabetes
THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DIABETES
Aspects of Diabetes
HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
THE OTHER BLOOD SUGAR TEST THAT EVERY DIABETIC SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
DIABETES AND SMOKING
SHORT-TERM DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
LONG-TERM DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
FOOT CARE
DIABETIC SICK DAYS
DIABETES AND DEPRESSION
Resources
TRACKING BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL CHART (PDF)
DIABETES INFORMATION RESOURCES
OUR QUEST FOR GOOD NUTRITION IN THE FAST FOOD LANE
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