At the Care New England Wellness Center, we understand that everyone has different
needs. That is why our diabetes program uses
a personalized approach to help you meet your
individual goals and lifestyle. We offer a variety of patient teaching programs and dietitian consultations for people living with diabetes including gestational diabetes.
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Diabetes Outpatient Education (DOE)
Our diabetes program has been awarded recognition by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs and is a state-certified Diabetes Outpatient Education (DOE) site. Classes are taught by a registered dietitian, a registered nurse and a pharmacist.
The program meets for two hours once a week over a five week period and includes an individual appointment with a registered dietitian. This program is ongoing with evening and morning sessions available. After completing the series, there is a three month follow-up appointment.
The Program includes:
- PNutrition assessment and individual goal setting.
- Understanding diabetes?
- Meal planning.
- Dining out and alcohol guidelines.
- High and low blood sugar.
- Monitoring blood sugar and ketones.
- Sick day rules.
- Insulin and other anti-diabetic drugs.
- Insulin injection.
- Risk factors and complications.
- Foot care and hygiene.
- Exercise.
- Taking control of diabetes through your lifestyle.
- Traveling.
- Stress and psychological factors in diabetes.
- Support systems
A 1997 Rhode Island law mandates insurance coverage for diabetes education when ordered by physicians. Patients are encouraged to call their insurance company for information regarding co-pays. Private consultations are available with certified diabetes educators, including registered dietitians.
