Diabetes Education

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Facey Medical Group's Patient Education Department has certified diabetes educators, dietitians and clinical pharmacists who provide comprehensive diabetes education and management services to both our patients and the community. We offer a variety of group education classes to support lifestyle changes that can help prevent the onset of diabetes or make it easier to manage existing health conditions. We train patients how to test their blood glucose level and use insulin delivery equipment, such as syringes, pens and pumps. Our team also provides patients with glucometers when needed, as well as diet and nutrition assistance to help patients adjust to their new lifestyle. 

Referrals

Our group diabetes programs and health education classes are open to the public and do not require a physician referral. One-on-one sessions with educators and dietitians are only available if you have been referred to the program by your Facey physician. One-on-one appointments with a clinical pharmacist don't require a referral, but you must be a current Facey patient.

Cost

Our group diabetes programs are offered at no cost to you. The cost for individual appointments varies based on your health insurance benefits and a co-payment may apply. As a courtesy, Facey offers private discounts for patients who are not covered by insurance.

Our services

Facey Diabetes Education Services focuses on the following core areas to help you live well with diabetes:

  • Healthy Coping
  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Diabetes Medicine
  • Problem Solving
  • Reducing Risks
Education and training
  • Overview of diabetes – types, causes and management
  • Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES)
  • Diabetes during pregnancy
  • Pre-conception planning
  • Pregnancy follow-ups
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Weight management
  • Blood glucose meter training
  • Evaluation of and understanding blood sugar patterns
  • Insulin and other diabetes injectable administration (vial + syringe, pen + pen needles)
  • Insulin adjustment
  • Insulin pump training
  • Continuous glucose monitor training
  • Carb to insulin ratios

Prevent T2® is a year-long, CDC approved lifestyle change program that includes classes, group support and other resources to help participants make healthy changes. This program is free to Facey patients who receive a referral from their Facey doctor. Prevent T2 provides education, encouragement and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals. Individuals who enroll in the Prevent T2 Program will:

  • Participate in a one-year program of ongoing support and guidance. Our program is 100% virtual so you can complete it from anywhere. 
  • Track and learn more about improving healthy eating and increasing physical activity.
  • Learn how to problem-solve and stay motivated.
  • Work towards healthy lifestyle goals with weekly accountability.

Outcomes

Patients can expect to cut their overall risk for developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for those over age 60). Average weight loss is 5 to 7% of body weight at time of enrollment.

Program requirements

To be eligible for this program, the patient must meet the following criteria:

  • Age 18 year or older
  • Does not already have diabetes
  • Must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher (23 or higher if Asian American)
  • Able to participate in moderate physical activity
  • Able to understand and participate in lifestyle intervention
  • For women: not pregnant or planning pregnancy within the next six months

Patients must also have met one or more of the following criteria:

  • Had a blood test result in the prediabetes range within the past year (includes any of these tests and results):
    • Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7–6.4%.
    • Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL.
    • Two-hour plasma glucose (after a 75 g glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL.
  • History of gestational diabetes
  • Received a high-risk result (score of 5 or higher) on the Prediabetes Risk Test

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