Diabetes Program
Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires continuous medical care and education in order to prevent complications, and to reduce the risk of long-term medical problems. A comprehensive self-management education program is critical in the treatment of this disease. The goal of the FHCP program for diabetes is to provide patients with the tools, skills, and techniques necessary to follow the prescribed treatment of your physician. We want you to follow the treatment regime safely, comfortably, and accurately, ensuring blood sugar control through self-monitoring, nutrition, and exercise habits. Furthermore, the Diabetes Team wants to provide all of our patients with quality diabetes self-management education, encouraging active participation in your own health care. FHCP Nutrition and Nurse Educators (Certified Diabetes Educators, C.D.E.) conduct a 10-hour Education Program approved by the American Diabetes Association. This is a 3 class series offered in Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Palm Coast, and Orange City. Some of the topics included are: Diabetes overview, complications, signs and symptoms of high and low blood sugar, lifestyle modifications, medications, monitoring guidelines (HbgA1C, blood glucose meters, blood pressure, weight), and foot, skin, and dental care.
Please call 386-676-7133 for the exact dates and times of classes. Pre-registration is required.
Also available are basic diabetes education (survival skills) Diabetes Survival Skills-English and Diabetes Survival Skills-Spanish which include information and skills needed to cope successfully with diabetes.
"Nutrition Game Plan for Diabetes" - A refresher course for those who have completed the Diabetes Self-Management program. Click here for more information.
FHCP has added additional tools to help you develop the skills necessary to live a healthier life.
- Want to know more about Carbohydrates, click here
- Need instructions on how to use a Breeze 2 meter, click here.
- Are you confused about the role of nutrition in Diabetes, click here (brought to you by RD411.com).
- Need help shopping for groceries, click here
- How do you treat a low blood sugar? Use the "15 Rule". Click here for English or Spanish
- For more information and to access the FHCP Diabetes brochure, click here
