According to the American Diabetes Association, 17.9 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes; another 5.7 million are undiagnosed; and 57 million individuals are considered pre-diabetic, showing signs and symptoms that they will, unless corrective action is taken, develop the disease.
Although diabetes can be managed through lifestyle changes, it can mean acute complications for those who aren’t screened early or don’t take their condition seriously. Crouse Hospital’s inpatient and outpatient diabetes services help those or have or are at risk for developing diabetes.
Inpatient Diabetes Services
Inpatient services for patients with hyperglycemia include a consultation by Crouse Hospital’s hyperglycemia team, which uses an innovative approach for the management, treatment, education and discharge planning of patients with high blood sugar.
The team consists of certified diabetes educators who make recommendations for both the management of blood sugars during a hospital stay, and changes needed to keep blood sugars controlled at home.
The team prepares the patient for a safe discharge from the hospital and communicates with the primary care physician on the patients’ outpatient needs.
Referrals to Crouse Hospital’s Diabetes Wellness Program can be arranged while a patient is still in the hospital.
Outpatient Diabetes Services
Crouse Hospital’s Diabetes Wellness Program is an educational program designed to teach individuals with diabetes and their families self-management skills to live better with diabetes.
This comprehensive program provides useful information on diabetes for adults both newly diagnosed, as well as those who’ve had diabetes for awhile but are in need of updated information and support.
Education is provided in a series of individual and group sessions, with opportunities to participate in skill-building exercises focusing on meal planning, problem solving and blood sugar pattern control.
Skills and knowledge on diabetes management have been shown to reduce risk for long-term diabetes complications, which is why self-management training is a key focus of the program. This includes home blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
Our program – taught by certified diabetes nurse educators and registered dietitians – will work closely with your primary care provider to effectively manage your diabetes and keep it under good control.
Medicare and most third-party insurance plans provide coverage.
Class Overview
Crouse Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Wellness program provides comprehensive, personalized education sessions designed to keep you healthy and living an active, normal lifestyle.
Initial Assessment (1 Hour)
- One-on-one visit with registered nurse/certified diabetes educator
- Individualized assessment of patient's current diabetes self-care practices
- Home blood glucose monitoring, diabetes medications and the importance of physical activity
- Basic dietary concepts
- High and low blood sugar
- Basic anatomy and physiology of diabetes
- Status of podiatry (feet) and ophthalmology (eyes)
- Sets behavioral goals
- Checks weight and blood pressure
Note: A follow-up session may follow this assessment.
Diabetes Nutrition Counseling (1 Hour)
- One-on-one visit with registered dietitian
- Role of registered dietitian, principles of treatment
- Assess effectiveness of current diabetes regimen
- Develop individualized meal plan incorporating nutrition goals
- Nutrition treatment of acute complications such as hypoglycemia and other dietary concerns related to osteoporosis, kidney disease, etc.
Diabetes Self-Management - Class 1 (2 Hours)
- Taught by certified diabetes educator
- Small group class to assist you in identifying risk factors for diabetes
- Effect of diabetes on your body; keys to controlling diabetes (home glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and medications)
- Discussion of what types of medical care you should receive
- Symptoms of high and low blood sugar
Diabetes & Healthy Eating - Class 2 (2 Hours)
- Taught by registered dietitian
- Small group class to explain the relationship of food intake to blood glucose
- Role of dietary fats and fiber in good health
- Four basic concepts of the American Diabetes Association exchange system
- Guidelines to use when grocery shopping, including reading nutritional information on food labels
- Development of sound nutritional goals
Diabetes Healthy Lifestyle - Class 3 (2 Hours)
- Taught by registered dietitian
- Overview of important exercises
- Components of an aerobic exercise program
- Exercise precautions
- Motivational techniques
A Healthy You - Class 4 (2 Hours)
- Taught by certified diabetes educator
- Identify complications related to diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney and eye disease and the effects on the nervous system
- Discussion of oral anti-diabetic medications, types of insulin and proper use of over-the-counter medications
- Planning techniques for safe travel
Follow-up Nurse Educator Assessment (1 Hour)
- Review of class material
- Troubleshooting
- Fine tuning your diabetes regimen
- Evaluation of achievement of behavioral change goals
Follow-up Registered Dietitian Assessment (1 Hour)
- Review class material
- Troubleshooting
- Fine tuning of prescribed meal plan
- Evaluation of achievement of behavioral change goals