NUMC’S DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION COURSE OFFERS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO CONTROL DIABETES AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS
January 7, 2009
Contact: Shelley Lotenberg
(516) 572-6055
shelley@numc.edu
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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
The following is a schedule for Nassau University Medical Center’s Division of Endocrinology 2009 Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) course. The DSME course consists of six classes. The class, beginning on February 3, 2009, meets every Tuesday, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at NUMC. Registration is required. For more information and to register for the classes, please call Tenekia Lindsay at 516-572-6573. The following topics will be covered in the Diabetes Self Management Course:
Diabetes Overview & High/Low Blood Sugars
Exercise & Foot Care
Nutrition & Sick Day Care
Chronic Complications and Stress
Medications, Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose & Goal Setting
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.