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Diabetes is a lifelong disease that can impact a person's physical, social, and psychological well-being. With proper dietary planning, exercise, self blood glucose monitoring, medication, counseling, and education, individuals with diabetes can learn to manage their disease and to live a healthy, productive, and satisfying life.
Diabetes is a chronic disease, in which the body does not process the glucose (sugar) from food because of the absence or ineffective action of the hormone insulin. This results in high blood glucose levels which, if left untreated, can lead to complications, such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, amputations, dental disease, and complications during pregnancy.
There are several types of diabetes. They include Type 1, formerly known as juvenile onset, usually diagnosed in patients under the age of 30. Patients with Type 1 diabetes have the inability to make insulin. Type 2, formerly known as adult onset diabetes, is usually diagnosed in patients over the age of 40. Patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes either do not make enough insulin or do not have the ability to use insulin. The latter process is known as insulin resistance. Gestational diabetes is caused by hormonal changes in pregnancy when the body demands more insulin than it can produce in these individuals. Gestational diabetes usually dissipates after the child is born. It may however, leave the mother with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.
At The MOLLY Diabetes Center for Adults, our goal is to help individuals become educated, motivated leaders in managing their diabetes. The professional support provided by the Diabetes Center staff provides patients with the information, skills, and tools they need to live life to the fullest.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
The programs and services offered by The MOLLY Diabetes Center for Adults adhere to the American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care guidelines. Recognition from the American Diabetes Association has been maintained since 1996. Patients of the center can access one or more of these individual and group programs:
Diabetes Management Through Comprehensive Education*
The MOLLY Diabetes Center for Adults at Hackensack University Medical Center conducts a comprehensive diabetes educational program which consists of four sessions over a six month period. The classes are held during the daytime (mornings or afternoons) and are 2 1/2 hours in length. These classes are designed to provide patients with a better understanding of diabetes mellitus and how best to manage it.
COURSE OUTLINE
Class #1
General Overview
Pathophysiology of Diabetes
Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
Research and Statistical Data
Chronic Complications
Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting
Introduction to Blood Glucose Monitoring
Exercise
Class #2
Acute Complications
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Treatment of Hypoglycemia
Medications
Blood Glucose Monitoring Review
Meal Planning
Individual Goal Setting
Class #3
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Syndrome
Sick Day Management
Dining Out
Foot Care
Dental Care
Skin Care
Psychosocial Issues
Class #4
Problem Solving
Health Maintenance Issues:Prevention
Label Reading Analysis
Food Shopping Guidelines
Diabetes Care Review: Management
Long-Term Goal Setting
*Select services can be provided individually to meet additional needs
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) Pump Use Education Program
This program consists of four sessions over a two-month period. Each session will be held bi-weekly and will be two to three hours in length. Participants will get a certificate of completion upon completing all four sessions and confirmation will be sent to the primary care physician.
COURSE OUTLINE
Class #1
Pathophysiology of Diabetes
Hyperglycemia Treatment and Prevention
Review of Chronic Complications
Principles, Benefits, Risks, and Lifestyle Impact
Blood Glucose Monitoring Review
Review of Conventional Insulin Therapy
Meal Planning: Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat Metabolism
Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting
Introduction to Label Reading
Class #2
Insulin Patterning and Adjustments
Hypoglycemia: Treatment and Prevention
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Treatment and Prevention
Sick Day Management
Exercise: Benefit and Effect on Blood Glucose
Individualizing Meal Plans
Carbohydrate Counting and Label Reading
Class #3
Review Basal and Bolus Insulin Therapy
Insulin/Carbohydrate Ratio Determination
Insulin Sensitivity Factor Determination
Analyzing Blood Sugars in Relation to Meal Composition and Timing of Meals
Self-Management Routine with CSII Therapy
Blood Glucose Levels: Analysis and Patterning
Procedure for Changing Insulin Therapy: Conventional versus Pump
Class #4
Guidelines for Evaluating Basal Rates
Determining Bolus Amounts for Meals with High and Low Blood Sugars
Making Meal Choices and Calculating Carbohydrate Intake
Psychosocial Issues: Lifestyle Changes and Strategies
Travel Guidelines
Health Maintenance Issues: Prevention
Individualized Diabetes Counseling
A certified nurse educator and a registered dietitian, working in conjunction with your physician, evaluates your present diabetes management program and delivers practical information on better ways to help you improve your diabetes control. Our educators assist you with:
- Recognizing and treating high and low blood glucose
- Understanding diabetes pills and/or inuslin
- Self blood glucose monitoring
- Diabetes management during illness
- Avoiding and coping with disease complications
- Planning appropriate dietary intake
Gestational Diabetes Program
Gestational diabetes is a relatively common disorder associated with large babies, Caesarean delivery, and birth trauma, among other problems. The Diabetes Center offers a comprehensive program for gestational diabetes including:
- Gestational diabetes overview
- Blood glucose monitoring, targeting, and recording
- Nutritional counseling with personalized meal planning
- Insulin instruction if necessary
- Post-partum follow up
Nutritional Counseling
Proper nutrition is a critical component of diabetes self management. Our nutrition specialists are registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. They are experts in designing healthy, satisfying, and personalized meal plans that you can live with. The dietitian also provides nutrition education and counseling on:
- Losing or gaining weight related to diabetes management
- Adjusting food for exercise or sports
- Replacing meals when illness affects the appetite
- Adapting the meal plan for special occasions
- Improving familiarity with carbohydrate counting to allow the greatest flexibility and enjoyment from eating.
ADDITIONAL NUTRITION COUNSELING, PERSONALIZED TO FIT YOUR HEALTH GOALS
Cooking Demonstrations with Tastings
Participants will learn healthy cooking techniques as they watch the preparation of delicious yet carbohydrate-appropriate meal ideas. Food safety, knife skills, low-fat preparation methods, label reading, measuring, gourmet options for entertaining, delicious desserts, and more are presented. Delicious results are the goal of these courses. **
Supermarket Shopping Tour
A registered dietitian will guide patients with diabetes for two hours through each aisle of the supermarket, focusing on reading and analyzing food labels and making appropriate food choices.
$30 per class**
New Baby
New You
This postpartum weight loss seminar is designed to help women who experienced gestational diabetes lose weight after pregnancy. Any woman who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy and is at least eight weeks post-partum, may participate in this class.
A team of registered dietitians will assist you in developing a healthy and personalized weight loss program. **
** Programs are not covered by insurance.
** Please call for upcoming dates.
Psychosocial Support Services
Research shows a significant connection between an individual's physical health and emotional well-being especially for people diagnosed with diabetes.
At The MOLLY Diabetes Center for Adults, we understand that diabetes can put a strain on many aspects of your life. Our licensed clinical social worker is available to help you address any problems or concerns you may be experiencing. Individual and group support are offered in the following areas:
- Emotional adjustment to chronic illness
- Family and relationship issues
- Loneliness/ depression
- Familial support
- Stress management
- Sexual concerns
Pediatric Diabetes Care:
The MOLLY Center for Children with Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders at Hackensack University Medical Center consists of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the comprehensive care of children with diabetes.
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