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Chronic Care Expertise

Diabetes

The experience and expertise
of our team allows us to improve
patients’ diabetes control
through a customized approach,
which includes teaching lifestyle
modi cations, monitoring
the ABC of diabetes care (A1c,
blood pressure, cholesterol
levels) and educating on taking
medications e ectively. Our
approach focuses on individualized diabetes self-manage-
ment 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
con dence 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
modi cations, such as meal planning and portion control,
and how to engage in regular exercise, to improve the
ABC of diabetes
• Instructing patients on how to recognize and treat hypo/
hyperglycemia and when to seek emergency care
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