Diabetes Self-Management Education

1. Diabetes Facts: About Us
23.6 million people or 7.8% of Medical Network One is a physicians’
the population in the United organization and patient-centered health care
States have diabetes. innovator. Together with the Michigan Institute
of Health Enhancement, the lifestyle
75% of adults with diabetes have management arm of Medical Network One, we
blood pressure more than or
equal to 130/80.
develop and administer community-based
wellness and healthy lifestyle programs and
Diabetes
Heart disease is a leading cause of active care plans for patients with chronic Self-Management
diabetes related deaths. conditions. Our primary goal is simple:
build healthier communities! Education
The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times
higher for people with diabetes.
Diabetes is the leading cause of RelayHealth is a safe, secure and confidential
end stage renal (kidney) disease. way to communicate about non-urgent health
Among adults aged 20-74, care needs. It’s as easy to use as e-mail, but
diabetes is the leading cause of incorporates stronger security measures that
blindness. ensures privacy.
60-70% of people with diabetes Use RelayHealth to:
have mild to severe nervous
Communicate with a clinician through
system damage.
secure technology
Sources: CDC 2007 Diabetes Fact Sheet
Create a personal health record online that
American Diabetes Association
National Diabetes Fact Sheet 2007 can be updated any time Feel better!
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information from our clinicians Live healthier!
4986 Adams Road, Suite E
Rochester, Michigan 48306-1416
Phone: 248.475.4880 Fax: 248.475.4881
Toll free: 866.648.3265 Medical Network One…offering customized healthy-living
www.mednetone.net programs to physician practices, businesses, local
organizations and individuals to
build healthier communities.

2. Why choose us?
Diabetes National Standards for DSME What will you learn?
Self-Management provide the structure for our
Education (DSME) program.
Our team of experts include: Adjusting to living with
Medical Network One’s Diabetes Your Primary Care Physician Diabetes
Self-Management Education Certified Diabetes Educators Diabetes Complications
Program offers the latest diabetes Registered Nurses Meal Planning
health information for individuals Registered Dietitians Foot Care
with diabetes and their caregivers. Group sessions Medications
We believe that knowledge and Individual sessions Blood Glucose Monitoring
understanding of diabetes is the Convenient locations Blood Glucose Targets
key to maintaining a healthy Accommodations will be made Sick Day Management
lifestyle and reducing the risk of for special needs Balancing Stress
medical complications. Physical Activity
Goal Setting
How should I eat when I
DSME is recommended have diabetes?
if you are:
Each patient will work with a
Newly diagnosed dietitian to create a meal plan that
Have poor blood sugar fits their needs. You will also learn:
control
Carbohydrate
>7% A1c
Counting
Have experienced recent
complications that required Healthy Eating
hospital or emergency room Food Labels
treatment Dining Out