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Today’s Presentation

• Update on the impact of diabetes on patients

• How to enhance diabetes management

• Introduce healthFORWARD in terms of its focus, objectives, resources, and benefits

• Getting started with healthFORWARD

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The Impact of Diabetes

Conditions and Complications Among People Diagnosed

Hypoglycemia Crises Hyperglycemia Crises•282,000 ER cases of adults • 175,000 ER visits

High Blood Pressure High LDL Cholesterol•71% ≥140/90 • 65% had blood LDL cholesterol

≥100 mg/dL

Blindness and Eye Problems•4.2 million (28.5%) of adults ≥40 years had diabetic retinopathy•655,000 (4.4%) of adults ≥40 years were diagnosed with severe vision loss

Kidney Disease•49,677 people of all ages began treatment for kidney failure due to diabetes

US Populationwith Diabetes = 29.1 million

or 9.3%

Source: CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in he United States, 2014.


Enhancing Diabetes Management

Source: National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2014

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• Diabetes can be treated and managed• Patient education and self-care practices are important• Help patients with diabetes by focusing on

o Healthy eatingo Being activeo Adhering to medicationso Coping skillso Monitoring blood glucose


Introducing healthFORWARD Diabetes

• Addressing needs

• Raising awareness

• Encouraging involvement

• Engaging residents

• Offering innovative resources

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healthFORWARD Implementation Components Overview

• Program Overview

– Resource Index

• Facilitator Handbook

– In-Service Program

– Special Event

• Quality-Improvement Forms

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Facilitator Guide


Taking Care of Your DiabetesSpecial Event

• Facilitator’s Guide

• Banner

• Slide Presentation

• Invitation/Poster Template

• Certificates

• Evaluation Form

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Patient Resources

• Blood Sugar Diary

• Nutrition Know-How

• Be Active For a Healthier You

• Living a Healthier Life

• Self-Management Instructions

• Oral Medications

– Myths and Facts About Diabetes

– Taking Your Medicine

• So You Need to Take Insulin8


Getting Started

• Familiarize yourself with the program resources

• Select the appropriate resources to incorporate into your current program

• Update your current policies and procedures

• Distribute template letters to announce the initiative

• Schedule programs

• Schedule a family event for patients and their families

• Plan to audit and review changes to program

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healthFORWARD Benefits

• Improve awareness and recognition of diabetes

• Engage in day-to-day management of diabetes

• Motivate patients to adhere to appropriate treatment regimens

• Help reduce medical costs for appropriate patients

• Enhance your ongoing quality-management process

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Thank you!

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