DIABETES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The JCMH Diabetes Center of Excellence is dedicated to promoting quality patient care and professional growth by offering educational programs to medical staff, employees, patients and the community at large. Our phone number is 580-379-5660.
Oklahoma has the second highest occurrence of diabetes in the United States. For many people, receiving this diagnosis can cause questions, concerns and anxiety. To impact and inform citizens who have the disease, the JCMH Diabetes Center of Excellence was formed to provide education and training. A Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian host bi-monthly diabetes education classes for newly diagnosed diabetic patients and patients who have diabetes and need education and lifestyle information.
The JCMH Diabetes Center of Excellence team works with healthcare professionals on current treatment options, clinical protocols and research data. They teach diabetic patients and family members how to manage the disease in order to live longer, healthier lives. They also work with insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and other healthcare organizations on improving the care for those with diabetes.
What type of programs are available?
How do I get started?
Does my insurance cover the classes?
Individualized education and self-management training is offered in all aspects of diabetes self-care including:
Diabetes disease process/self-care
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Medication - pills and insulin
Monitoring
Crisis intervention
Preventing, detecting and treating complications
Emotional issues
Diabetes and pregnancy
Goal setting
Diabetes Support Group - Free Monthly Classes
All meetings will be held in the Education Center Conference Room at 6:30 pm. at Jackson County Memorial Hospital.
The 2013 meeting dates are:
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
June 20th
July 18th
August 15th
September 19th
October 17th
November 21st
December 19th
The programs available are:
Type 2 Class
This is a group program for those newly-diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or those who have had no training in managing diabetes. This is also a good refresher course for the most current diabetes information. The program includes seven hours of group training with individual follow-up. Topics include:
- The disease process
- Self-management and treatment
- Self blood glucose monitoring
- Nutrition - eating out and changing recipes
- Preventing problems
- Foot care
- Exercise
Gestational Diabetes Program
Women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes can take part in a small group program or individual sessions and follow-up with a dietitian or nurse. Topics include:
- The disease process
- Goals of control and desired results
- Self blood glucose monitoring
- Ketone testing
- When to alert your doctor
- Nutrition and exercise
Insulin Pump Program
This program provides training on use of a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion system (insulin pump). Six to nine hours of training in small group or individual sessions are provided by diabetes specialists who are certified pump trainers Topics include:
- Pump operation and getting ready for initiation
- Site care
- Safety and emergency situations
- Daily adjustments/instructions
- Hypoglycemic management
- Insulin pattern management
- Carbohydrate counting and meal planning
- Self blood glucose monitoring
"AIM" for Better Control (Advanced Insulin Management)
"AIM" is a personal program for those ready for advanced training in insulin therapy and who are moving to intensive insulin therapy using basal and bolus insulins with multiple injections. Topics include:
- Insulin management
- Problem solving
- Carbohydrate counting
- Nutrition planning
- Crisis management and preventing problems
- Self-management
Outpatient Insulin Programs - Type 1 or 2
These individualized programs are designed for people who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or for those with type 2 requiring insulin. The basic knowledge and skills needed to begin insulin therapy are covered. Depending on diabetes type, the programs include four to nine hours of personalized instruction. Topics include:
- Insulin injection and management
- Self blood glucose monitoring
- Ketone testing
- Nutrition planning
- Crisis intervention and problems solving
- Insulin adjustments and supplements
- Blood glucose pattern control
- Preventing problems
How do I get Started?
Follow these steps to get started:
Talk to your doctor about which program is right for you. He or she can then refer you to the JCMH Diabetes Center for education based on your specific needs.
Check with your insurance provider about your diabetes education benefits. Most insurance plans cover all or part of these programs.
Call 580-379-5660 for class time and information or to schedule an appointment for class or individual consultation.
Does my insurance cover the diabetes classes?
Check with your insurance provider about your diabetes education benefits. Most insurance plans cover all or part of these programs. The ultimate goal is of the Diabetes Educational Program is to have a healthier public that is educated and informed and able to live full, productive lives. The Diabetes Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month in the Education Center at 6 p.m.
The Diabetes Center of Excellence is part of Jackson County Memorial Hospital and is located in the east annex. For more information, call 379-5660.
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