Diabetes is a life-long disease in which the body needs help to use food properly to give you energy. Diabetes is a disease caused by either lack of insulin, inadequate amounts of insulin, or an inability of the body to use insulin effectively. Diabetes is the third most prevalent disease in the United States, and yet public knowledge about diabetes is still limited. Diabetes affects the eyes, heart, kidneys, nervous system and circulatory system. Two Types of Diabetes:
Diabetes can be controlled and complications decreased and/or
prevented through proper education. With proper education on self
management every person with diabetes can have a full and active
life. The quality of life is dependent on how successful the person
with diabetes can self-manage his/her disease. JARMC's Diabetes
Self Management Center teaches current, The Team Approach: An evaluation and plan of care is established for each person attending our center. The patient and his/her family is actively involved in this plan of care. The health care team consists of the Certified Nurse Educator, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Medical Social Worker, and Pharmacist. JARMC's team will work together with your family physician to provide you with complete care. The most important team member is YOU! Working together, we can make a difference. The degree of each patient's participation in the program is determined by the physician and the patient. The Patient : While in the Self Management Program, each patient takes part in a complete education and training program. The education program at the Center involves group classes and individual lessons. Topics covered include: Diet, Monitoring of Blood Sugar and Ketones, Medications, Skin Care, Exercise, Sickday Rules, Complications and Research. Who Can Participate? Diabetes Education Services was established for people with diabetes. Relatives and close friends are encouraged to attend all programs as your care partner. Available Services:
All persons attending Diabetes Education Services must be referred by their physician. To find out how you can participate in the area's most complete diabetes treatment and education program please contact us at 601-553-6399 or email us at Diabetes Center. Location: Lower (HF) Level – Parking Complex Hrs. Monday – Friday 7AM-4PM
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