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NUMC’S DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION COURSE OFFERS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO CONTROL DIABETES AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2011

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055

NUMC’S DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION COURSE OFFERS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO CONTROL DIABETES AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS

The following is a schedule for Nassau University Medical Center’s Division of Endocrinology 2011 Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) course.  The DSME course is a 5-week series of classes available during the day beginning Tuesday, August 30, 2011 and the evening beginning Wednesday, August 31, 2011. The course will be presented by Terry Gray, PhD, a nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator. Registration is required.  For more information and to register for the classes, please call Tenekia Lindsay at 516-572-6573 or via email at tlindsa1@numc.edu.  The following topics will be covered in the Diabetes Self Management Course:
Diabetes Overview
Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia (High & Low Blood Sugar)
Sick Day Care
Nutrition
Exercise & Foot Care
Complications & Medications
Healthy Coping & Self – Monitoring
Supermarket Tour (Optional)

Diabetes is a disease that impairs the body’s ability to process sugar, fat and protein in food.  It affects millions of Americans, and is affecting an increasing number of people because it is often brought on by many of today’s diets that are high in sugars, starches and fat, and by life-styles that lack physical activity.
“Untreated diabetes can contribute to a variety of serious health complications including diseases of the heart, kidneys, nerves and vascular system that can shorten your life.  A coordinated approach to disease management is required in order to help control diabetes and prevent complications.  These interventions can save your life, limbs and vision and protect your overall wellness,” said Kenneth H. Hupart, MD, FAACP, Chief of Endocrinology at NUMC.