Diabetes Management Program
You are here: Home>Hospital Services>Community Education> Diabetes Managment On this page:Sessions/Registration/Support Group
psychgirl.GIF (25820 bytes)
 "Through education and self-discipline, many patients with diabetes can lead a normal, healthy life. The Diabetes Management Program at the FoxCare Center is dedicated to helping people cope with and control this disease."
The Diabetes Management Program at FoxCare Center follows the national standards as endorsed by the American Diabetes Association. for a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. It is open to both insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent adult clients.
The Sessions

The program, coordinated by a certified diabetes educator, includes two group sessions and individual counseling sessions. All sessions are presented by a Registered Dietitian and/or Registered Nurse.

Group Session I (3 hours)

  • Overview of Diabetes
  • Relationship amoung nutrition, exercise, medications, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevention, detection, and treatment of acute complications.

Group Session II (3 hours)

  • Foot, skin, and dental care
  • The importance of support from family and friends.
  • Prevention, detection, and treatment of chronic complications.
  • Behavior change strategies, goal setting, risk factor reduction, and problem solving.

 

 
Individual Counseling Sessions

Appointments are scheduled for two, one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions and as needed for glucometer (glucose testing) instruction and insulin administration.
Program Requirements and Registration
A written referral from a primary healthcare provider must be sent to FoxCare Education, Ste. 300, One FoxCare Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Written notification of program completion will be sent to your health care provider.

Fees may be covered all or in part by your medical insurance. Ask your insurance provider for details. As of July 1, 1998, Medicare will cover diabetes education for all enrollees with diabetes.

For additional information, call 607-431-5180.
Diabetes Support Group

The Oneonta Diabetes Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Levine Conference Room of A.O. Fox Hospital, One Norton Ave., Oneonta. For more information, call the group facilitator, Bev Hendrickson, at 607-293-8863.