Staff
Experienced Diabetes Educators (CDEs)
PharmDs, RNs, RDs
Available at 804-288-8361 x135
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Program
Follows ADA DM Education Guidelines ADA recognition pending Group series OR individual training
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Insurance billing completed for all patients
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Note: Most insurance covers diabetes education, but a referral is required from your doctor. Find out (or let us help you find out) how your insurance covers this service.
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Purpose:
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To provide practical information, skills, and support to enable informed decision-making and help manage diabetes.
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Location:
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2002 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23230
- Free-standing
- Patient-friendly classroom and facilities
- Convenient, free parking, handicap accessible
- On the bus line (near Willow Lawn)
- Centrally located
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Referral:
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Download the referral form and give it to your doctor to complete. Have your doctor fax the completed form to us or you can bring it with you on the first day of class. Our fax number is 804-285-8059. The form is available to download here.
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Educational Session Options:
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Group Sessions The group education series includes up to 5 sessions. Each 2-hour small group session is designed for individualized learning.
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Each group discussion topic includes:
- 1 hour - discussion on the listed topic
- 30 minutes - hands-on demonstration and work
- 30 minutes - participant goal setting
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Discussion Topics by Group Session: (see brochure for details)
- Diabetes Basics
- Nutrition
- Monitoring
- Medications
- Complications
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*Note: Diabetes Basics group class is recommended before participating in other group classes.
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Care for Life A refresher/update session is offered for those who have had some education before. Topics covered are based on patient need assessment and goals.
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Individual Sessions are available for patients with special needs such as hearing, visual, or cognitive deficits, language barriers, or insulin instruction needs.
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Session Descriptions:
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Diabetes Basics
Discussion topics: 2 hour group
What is diabetes
How does diabetes affect you
Getting started with checking glucose, nutrition choices, increased activity and complication prevention
Individualized plan
Program Goal-setting
What you get:
Program binder
**Note: Diabetes Basics group session is recommended before entering other group sessions
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Medication
Discussion topics: 2 hour group
Diabetes pills and possible side effects
Remembering your medications: tips
Insulin overview
Individualized plan
Medication review
What you get:
Pill box
Report sent to physician
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Preventing Complications
Discussion topics: 2 hour group
Head to toe review of diabetes complications
Effects of Smoking
Steps to identify and prevent complications
Individualized plan
Complication prevention goals
Smoking reduction plan
What you get:
Foot exam/monofilament
Blood pressure check
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Nutrition
Discussion topics: 2 hour group
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Portion sizing and meal planning
Food label reading
Individualized plan
Healthy eating goal-setting
What you get:
Food planner
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Meters and Monitoring
Discussion topics: 2 hour group
How and when to check your sugars
How to use the results
Handling emergencies with blood sugar
Sick days
Activity and Exercise discussion
Individualized plan
Blood glucose goals: frequency and levels
Exercise plan
What you get:
Log book and step counter
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Care for Life
Discussion topics: 1 hour group
This session is about improving control and staying up to date on diabetes care. It is for those who have had diabetes education but want help continuing toward diabetes health goals.
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Individual Consultations
Individual sessions are available to develop custom plans for diabetes management.
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Why Enroll?
- Small group diabetes education
- Five two-hour sessions
- One-on-one teaching available
- Insurance billing & doctor communication
- Family members are welcome
- Free-standing, centrally located
- Free, convenient parking, handicap accessible
- Staff of diabetes experts: nurses, dietitians, pharmacists
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Bremo Diabetes Lifecare
A program offered at the Meeting facilities of Richmond Apothecaries, Inc.
2002 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, Va. 23230
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Note: Most insurance covers diabetes education, but a referral is required from your doctor. Find out (or let us help you find out) how your insurance covers this service.
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Who Should Enroll?
Sessions could benefit those who are:
- Newly diagnosed
- Not as well controlled as you or your doctor would like
- Starting a new diabetes medication, especially insulin
- Recently hospitalized because of diabetes or complications
- Want a refresher on up-to-date diabetes health choices
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To sign up or for questions:
285-8055 ext. 135
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