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VNSNY Chronic Care Expertise

Diabetes

The experience and expertise
of our team allows us to
improve patients’ diabetes
control through our
custom approach, which
includes teaching lifestyle
modifications, monitoring
the ABC of diabetes care
(A1c, blood pressure,
cholesterol levels) and educating on taking medications
effectively. Our approach focuses on individualized diabetes
self-management instructions with a goal to reducing the
risk of long-term complications and improving quality of life.
Our team works with patients to understand the provider’s
prescribed treatment plan so they can follow it with
confidence and improve their health. Our services include:
• Teaching patients to monitor and interpret their blood
glucose levels
• Teaching patients how to manage their medication
regimen, including insulin therapy
• Educating patients on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle
modifications, such as meal planning and portion control,
and how to engage in regular exercise, to improve the
ABC of diabetes
• I nstructing patients on how to recognize and treat hypo/
hyperglycemia and when to seek emergency care
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