Managing Diabetes
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Adagio Health offers two programs to help people prevent or manage
diabetes. Diabetes Self-Management is available to those with a diagnosis
of diabetes and a physician’s referral to a dietitian. Enrollment
is open to men and women of all ages and most insurance plans are accepted.
Participants in Diabetes Self-Management
have one-on-one medical nutrition therapy meetings with a Registered
Dietitian in addition to classes. Topics covered include monitoring
blood sugar and how to use the results, avoiding or delaying complications,
problem solving and adjusting to the diagnosis of diabetes. Benefits
can include the reduction of medication and for those not on medication,
the need for medication may be delayed. Classes will be offered at Adagio
Health offices located in Kittanning, Lower Burrell, McKees Rocks and
Natrona Heights (Harrison Township).
For more information or to register, call Adagio Health at
1-800-215-7494,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and ask for the Diabetes Program.
In Lawrence County, Adagio Health has been
awarded a grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to develop
and implement a community-based diabetes prevention program. To accomplish
this, Adagio Health has established a coalition of community partners
known as the Lawrence County Collaborative for the Prevention &
Control of Diabetes. In addition, Adagio Health’s New Castle Medical
Office hosts education meetings which are open to the community at-large.
During these sessions, registered dietitians provide information on
reducing weight and increasing activity—both key factors in preventing
diabetes.
For more information about the Collaborative or its programs,
contact Barbara Jinar at 724-652-3318.
For more information about Adagio Health's diabetes management program,
contact Adagio Health.
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