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Community Care Physicians
Diabetes Program
Phone: (518) 782-3839
Learn how to live a healthy, productive, and enjoyable life
Our Program: Our Diabetes Program at Community Care Physicians is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and provides state-of-the-art training and self-management education to all people with diabetes and their families
Diabetes Self-Management Training—Experience the Benefits
We offer individual consultations and group classes that include the following:
◊ What diabetes is and how to control it
◊ How to monitor blood glucose
◊ Nutrition education and weight management, lipids and osteoporosis
◊ The role of exercise, nutrition and medication in diabetes control
◊ Insulin administration and medication instruction
◊ Individualized Pediatric programs and support
◊ Diabetes management during illness
◊ Prevention, recognition and treatment of diabetes emergencies and
complications
◊ Guidelines for meal planning, dining out, grocery shopping, label reading and
travel
◊ Stress management
◊ Personalized exercise advice
◊ Setting goals for a healthy lifestyle
◊ Preconception care and gestational diabetes management
◊ Insulin pump training
◊ Individual consultation with our Nurse Educators and Registered Dietician
Group classes are sized to provide participants with the benefits of a balance between individualized counseling and shared experiences among peers.
Insurance Coverage: A referral from your primary care physician is necessary for insurance and Medicare reimbursement. We accept most major health insurance plans. Quality & Convenience: We offer day and evening Diabetes Programs at our Latham Location at the Capital Region Health Park and at our other convenient offices across the Capital Region. Please call 782-3839 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
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