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The Diabetes Self-Management Program
In addition to providing diabetic supplies for members throughout the country, Certified Diabetic Services also teaches members the skills needed to manage diabetes and to maintain better health throughout their lifetime. Programs include the Diabetes Self-Management Class and Weight Loss Program.
Diabetes Self-Management Class
This class is a comprehensive 10-hour course held over one to two days. Topic sessions include:
- Diabetes disease process
- Medications
- Recognition, prevention and treatment of acute complications
- Recognition, prevention and treatment of chronic complications
- Care of the body
- Travel tips
- Monitoring
- Nutrition management
- Physical activity
- Healthy coping
For more information on the CDS Diabetes Self-Management Class, click here.
Our professional team
Our team of professionals consisting of certified diabetes educators, registered nurses, registered dietitians and staff professionals, are specifically trained to work with people with diabetes, their families and primary care physicians to provide diabetes care to meet their specific needs. All our professionals stay abreast of changing treatments and resources, attending ongoing education programs so they can provide you with the most current education and treatment available.
Program requirements and registration
CDS is required to have a written referral from the physician treating your diabetes. We can obtain this for you if you call us at 1.888.966.6909 with your request and physician contact information. Or, if you prefer, you can ask your physician to forward it to us by mailing it to CDS, 10061 Amberwood Road, Fort Myers, FL 33913; or faxing it to 1.800.529.0543. Click here for the referral form.
For information on class dates or to register, call 1.888.966.6909. Click here for the enrollment form.
Insurance coverage for education programs
Medicare and most private insurance companies consider this an investment in your better health and will pay for your class if you have a physician referral. Medicare pays 80 percent and your secondary Medigap insurance pays the balance. Regular deductibles and co-payments may apply.
The Weight Loss Program
We offer a results-oriented and patient-friendly weight loss program based on the Change One book published by Reader's Digest. Our participants lose an average of 25 pounds over 12 weeks. Ongoing follow-up is available online to help you maintain your weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.
For more information on the CDS Weight Loss Program, click here.
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