According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 30 million Americans,
almost ten percent of the U.S. population, have diabetes. Currently diabetes
is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and individuals
with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness,
kidney failure, and loss of toes, feet or legs.
Valley Health's Diabetes Management Program
Although diabetes is a serious health condition, it is one that patients
can manage and learn to live well. Living with diabetes requires education
and a patient’s willingness to participate in his or her own health.
With pro-active lifestyle changes, patients can prevent or delay the complications
that arise from diabetes and hyperglycemia. Valley Health’s diabetes
educators, dietitians, and nurses can provide education and support to
help people manage their disease on a daily basis. This puts patients
in control again, allowing them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives while
managing their disease.
At Valley Health, we take our patients’ support seriously. That’s
why we have designed a fully-compliant and robust diabetes management
program, which has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association
since 1993 for the quality of our education program. We provide support
and resources through individual and group sessions.
Prediabetes
According to the CDC, eighty-six million Americans now have prediabetes,
potentially developing type 2 diabetes within five years. If you’re
at risk of developing diabetes, Valley Health can help.
The
Diabetes Prevention Program is an intensive twelve-month lifestyle change program. With 16 classes
in the first six months, followed by monthly classes for the remaining
six months, the program is designed for those individuals ready to make
a lasting change. It is offered at various locations across the Valley
Health service area throughout the year.
Diabetes Management Program locations
To learn more about resources offered by Valley Health for living well
with diabetes, or for information about the next twelve-month Diabetes
Prevention Program starting in your area, please contact the Valley Health
location most convenient for you.
