Determining Rates of Cardiovascular Complications Among Patients of a Managed Diabetes Care Program

Interventions (managed diabetes care) employed by the ADEC Program include: diabetes education, nutrition care, individual and group counseling sessions, foot care, and insulin and oral diabetes medication adjustments with a signed medical directive. ADEC Diabetes Educators (Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses) will use adult education principles throughout the education process and promote self-care by encouraging responsibility and promoting a positive attitude towards acceptance of diabetes. All patients will be encouraged to self-monitor their blood glucose at home. Team member collaboration and with other agencies to promote a total client care approach to diabetes management will be employed.