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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.