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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n- Diabetes disease process\/self-care <\/li>
- Nutrition <\/li>
- Physical Activity <\/li>
- Medication – pills and insulin <\/li>
- Monitoring <\/li>
- Crisis intervention <\/li>
- Preventing, detecting and treating complications <\/li>
- Emotional issues <\/li>
- Diabetes and pregnancy <\/li>
- Goal setting<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Services and Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n- What type of diabetes programs are available?<\/a><\/li>
- How do I get started?<\/a><\/li>
- The JCMH Diabetes Center o<\/a>f Excellence<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
What type of diabetes programs are available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diabetes Self-Management Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Type 2 Class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n- The disease process<\/li>
- Self-management and treatment<\/li>
- Self blood glucose monitoring<\/li>
- Nutrition – eating out and changing recipes<\/li>
- Preventing problems<\/li>
- Foot care<\/li>
- Exercise <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/strong>Gestational Diabetes Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes can take part in an individual session and follow-up with a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n- The disease process<\/li>
- Goals of control and desired results<\/li>
- Self blood glucose monitoring<\/li>
- Ketone testing<\/li>
- When to alert your doctor<\/li>
- Nutrition and exercise<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Insulin Pump Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n- Pump operation and getting ready for initiation<\/li>
- Site care<\/li>
- Safety and emergency situations<\/li>
- Daily adjustments\/instructions<\/li>
- Hypoglycemic management<\/li>
- Insulin pattern management<\/li>
- Carbohydrate counting and meal planning<\/li>
- Self blood glucose monitoring<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
“AIM” for Better Control (Advanced Insulin Management)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n- Insulin management<\/li>
- Problem solving<\/li>
- Carbohydrate counting<\/li>
- Nutrition planning<\/li>
- Crisis management and preventing problems<\/li>
- Self-management<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Outpatient Insulin Programs – Diabetes Type 1 or Type 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n- Insulin injection and management<\/li>
- Self blood glucose monitoring<\/li>
- Ketone testing<\/li>
- Nutrition planning<\/li>
- Crisis intervention and problems solving<\/li>
- Insulin adjustments and supplements<\/li>
- Blood glucose pattern control<\/li>
- Preventing problems<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Diabetes Support Group – No registration Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
All meetings will be held in the JCMH Education Center Conference Room on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call 580-379-5660 for questions about topics. The Support Group is free and does not require registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do I get started?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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. The cost of diabetes education is covered by many health insurance companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The JCMH Diabetes Center of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFor More Information about Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These links are provided for you to find more information about a health care topic you are interested in. These links do not substitute for medical advice. If you have a question, please contact your physician:<\/p>\n\n\n
\n- American Diabetes Association<\/a><\/li>
- Altus\/Mangum Cancer Support Group<\/a><\/li>
- American Heart Association<\/a><\/li>
- Federal Consumer Information Center<\/a><\/li>
- American Cancer Society<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Altus\/Mangum Cancer Support Group<\/a><\/li>
- American Diabetes Association<\/a><\/li>
- How do I get started?<\/a><\/li>
- What type of diabetes programs are available?<\/a><\/li>