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Intensive Diabetes Management Training
Intensive Diabetes Management Training
Insulin Instruction
This training includes the following:
Insulin administration skills
Options of insulin delivery devices (insulin pens)
Instructions on insulin types and proper dosing and timing
Glucose monitoring and glucose goals
Hypoglycemia (recognition, treatment and prevention strategies)\
Intensive insulin therapy with carbohydrate counting
Insulin Pump Evaluation and Training
Evaluation for potential insulin pump therapy and pump options
Initiation of and follow-up training for all brands of insulin pumps
Carbohydrate Counting
Carbohydrate (carb) counting is a skill necessary for intensive management in adjusting insulin doses. Initial carb counting skills or advanced carb counting skills are offered based on individual patient needs.