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In 2005, CRHS created an off-shoot of the U.S. Department of Health best-practice program, the Diabetes Heath Disparities Collaborative.
To supplement primary care, patients meet individually with a nurse practitioner to utilize health education resources for better daily management of their condition.
Services include:
• Planning of self-management goals
• Clarification of medication schedules
• Instruction on using a glucometer to test blood sugar level
• Importance of daily exercise
• Explanation of proper eating habits using the Plate Method Plan:
-Portion control
-Shorter intervals between meals
-More vegetables
-Fewer carbohydrates
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