Diagnosed with diabetes, a loved one struggling with a new diagnosis of diabetes? Valley Home Care's program is for you
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, May 01, 2009, 02:38 PM EDT
Valley Home Care is registering participants for its Diabetes Self-Management Program. Program topics include learning to live with and manage diabetes, disease process, monitoring and use of blood glucose results, nutritional management, medication review, changing behavior, goal setting, complications, foot care, exercise and community resources.
The program, held monthly, is a four-week course with two-hour meetings once a week. The next course dates are May 27, and June 3, 10, and 17. All meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ. Prior to participating, registrants must complete a one-hour individual assessment with a diabetes educator.
Many insurance companies, including Medicare, will cover this program as a benefit to their subscribers. The patient’s out-of-pocket cost will depend on the policy coverage and any limitations.
Valley Home Care’s Diabetes Self-Management Program has received the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate. The American Diabetes Association believes that Valley Home Care’s program offers high-quality diabetes self-management education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
For more information or to register for the program, please contact Valley Home Care at 201-291-6000, extension 7080.
The program, held monthly, is a four-week course with two-hour meetings once a week. The next course dates are May 27, and June 3, 10, and 17. All meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ. Prior to participating, registrants must complete a one-hour individual assessment with a diabetes educator.
Many insurance companies, including Medicare, will cover this program as a benefit to their subscribers. The patient’s out-of-pocket cost will depend on the policy coverage and any limitations.
Valley Home Care’s Diabetes Self-Management Program has received the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate. The American Diabetes Association believes that Valley Home Care’s program offers high-quality diabetes self-management education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
For more information or to register for the program, please contact Valley Home Care at 201-291-6000, extension 7080.
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As a not-for-profit hospital, Valley is committed to giving back to the community. Valley serves the community by providing thousands of hours of healthcare education and screenings, support groups and classes to assist those in need, and care to all those who come through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Valley Hospital is proud of its history of quality patient care and community service, and looks forward to serving you and your family in the future.
