Patients can benefit greatly from the 1:1 sessions because the plan of care is individualized. The educator uses a comprehensive diabetes book to lead the patients through the education, discussing topics such as diabetes process, blood sugar monitoring, preventing complications, medication management, exercise and nutrition. A flexible meal plan is designed specifically for each patient. Patients can also ask questions or express feelings they may not feel comfortable talking about in a group setting.
Education of the following topics is provided to patients during individual sessions:
- Initial diabetes education
- Diabetes refresher
- Meter instruction
- Insulin instruction or adjustment
- Carbohydrate counting
- Pre-diabetes (patients with higher-than-normal blood sugars, but not high enough to be considered diabetes at this time)
To schedule an appointment for one on one diabetes education, please contact our office at 816-285-5053.