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Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Earns Honor Again

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Blood sugar control has been proven to reduce – and in some cases reverse – the long-term

complications of diabetes. At Saint Peter’s University Hospital, trained certified diabetes educators help patients control their diabetes by teaching them strategies outlined in the hospital’s nationally recognized program for the self-management of the disease.

The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has been recognized since 1996 by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for providing quality self-management education and support. The recognition means that the Saint Peter’s program, which is taught in multiple Saint Peter’s affiliated sites, meets the national standards for diabetes self-management education.

The ADA most recently recognized the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Saint Peter’s Physician Associates in Monroe and Somerset, and at the Saint Peter’s (Adult) Family Health Center, in New Brunswick. The program’s primary site is Saint Peter’s University Hospital at the Thyroid and Diabetes Center, in pediatric out-patient endocrinology, and at the Perinatal Center women’s high-risk clinic.

A team approach The Saint Peter’s program is coordinated by Carol Schindler and Therese Wyman, both registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification mandates expertise in the knowledge of diabetes, teaching and counseling. The Saint Peter’s CDE team includes registered nurses, registered dietitians, and licensed clinical social workers. Together they provide a coordinated care plan specific to the patient’s individual needs.

The ADA Education Recognition program began in the fall of 1986, and is based on the National Standards for Diabetes Education that were developed by the National Diabetes Advisory Board and endorsed by the diabetes community. The recognition program has grown to become the leading quality assurance measure for diabetes self-management education programs across the country. Programs are recognized for having a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide state-of-the-art education about diabetes self-management.

“The goal is to provide you with education that will empower you to self-manage your daily diabetes care,” says Carol Schindler, RD, CDE, the program’s co-coordinator. “Education is essential to helping patients and families understand how adopting a healthy lifestyle helps them to control the disease.”

How the program worksPatients begin the program with an initial assessment consultation designed to give educators an understanding of their specific needs. “We begin with an initial assessment so the patient and instructor together will develop an individualized education and support plan focused on behavior changes they have identified,” says co-coordinator Therese Wyman, RD, CDE. “We offer physician prescribed pump training which is not found in many diabetes education programs.

Participants also meet with a registered dietitian, who is a certified diabetes

educator, to learn how to plan meals and for follow-up diabetes education and ongoing support.

“The certified diabetes educators work in conjunction with the primary care physician or diabetes physician specialist. While most programs provide care from a registered nurse and/or a registered dietitian, our team also counts on the expertise of a social worker,” says Wyman. “The end result is we care for the needs of the whole person on an ongoing basis. There are patients who have been part of our program since its inception 15 years ago.”

The education sessions include:

• Diabetes physiology

• Self-monitoring blood glucose training, interpretation and pattern management

• Medication management – insulin, incretin, and oral agents

• Exercise goal setting

• Healthy eating and meal planning

• Weight management

• Prevention of diabetes complications

• Stress management

• Coping skills

• Ongoing support

Follow-up education is coordinated and encouraged for the patient’s ongoing care. To help with healthy lifestyle adjustments the following are offered:

• On-going diabetes support groups

• Community programs

• Consult with licensed clinical social worker for supportive counseling and referrals

To learn more about the Saint Peter’s Self-Management Education Program, visit www.saintpetershcs.com/Diabetes-Self-Management-Program/ or call the Thyroid and Diabetes Center, 732-339-7630; Pediatric Endocrinology, 732-745-8574; Family Health Center, 732-339-7672; Perinatal Center, 732-745-8600, x8549; Saint Peter’s Physician Associates, Somerset, 732-937-6008 and Saint Peter’s Physician Associates, Monroe, 609-409-1363.

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group JULY 13, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center New Mom Support Group NOVEMBER 6, NOON – 1:00 PM

CANCER SUPPORT Breast Cancer Support GroupJANUARY 4 & 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMRegistration required.Cancer Institute of New Jersey Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW 732-235-7011

Free Healthy Steps Exercise Class for Cancer SurvivorsTUEsdAYs, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM THURsdAYs, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saint Peter’s Sports Medicine Institute 562 Easton Avenue, Somerset Call 732-745-8570 to register. Must have medical clearance from a physician.

Gynecologic Cancer Support GroupJANUARY 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New Jersey 732-235-6792

Latina Women with Cancer Support Group JANUARY 9, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish. Call 908-658-5400 for more information.

Living with Cancer Support GroupJANUARY 14 & 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMCancer Institute of New JerseyBarbara Hale, LCSW 732-235-7557

DIABETES EDUCATION*Children’s Insulin Pump GroupJANUARY 14, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 732-745-8600, x8751

Diabetes Self-Management Education HELd MONdAYs ANd TUEsdAYsRegistration and doctor’s prescription required.732-745-6667

Gestational Diabetes Self-Management Education ClassHELd WEdNEsdAYs ANd THURsdAYsRegistration and a doctor’s prescription required. 732-745-6667

Diabetes Education Support Group/ New BrunswickENgLisH JANUARY 5, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

sPANisH JANUARY 12, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMSaint Peter’s Family Health Center 123 How Lane, New Brunswick Call 732-339-7672 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUPSAutism Family Support Group JANUARY 10, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM877-886-9462

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group JANUARY 12, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMSaint Peter’s Adult Day Center200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Rachel Kallish, CSW 609-655-6853

Bariatric Support Group JANUARY 7, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Melissa Laffey at 732-745-8600, x8159.

Bereavement Support GroupJANUARY 3 & 17, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM732-745-8565

Caregivers Support Group/MonroeJANUARY 14, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center 200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, EdD, MSN, RN, APRN-BC 609-655-2220

SHARE Support Group(for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death)JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMIrina Mariano-Brown, MSW, LCSW 732-745-8522

COMMUNITy MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES For more information about screenings and educational programs, or the CMHS corporate flu shot program, please call 732-745-8600, x8903. Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings JANUARY 8, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM New Brunswick Senior Center Members only.

JANUARY 8, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick

Hearing Screening JANUARY 28, 11:00 AM – NOON Montgomery Senior Center, Montgomery

PARENT EDUCATIONFor information, fees and registration, call Parent Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise indicated.

Baby Care JANUARY 24, 1:00 PM

JANUARY 4 & 11, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Breastfeeding ClassJANUARY 9, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Breastfeeding Support Group JANUARY 8, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Marvelous Multiples JANUARY 18, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

New Mom Support Group JANUARY 8, NOON – 1:00 PM

Postnatal yoga and Exercise Class(four-week sessions)FRidAYs, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Registration required.

Prenatal yoga and Exercise Class(four-week sessions)WEdNEsdAYs ANd FRidAYs7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Registration required.

Prepared Childbirth ClassesMONdAYs, THURsdAYs, OR ALL-dAY sEssiONs sECONd ANd FOURTH WEEKENdsRegistration required.

Sibling Class JANUARY 9, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

FREE COMMUNITy LECTURES Nutrition Lecture JANUARY 14, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Presenter: Laura Vetter, RDN, CSO, CSP DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Residences at Somerset Residents only.

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All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents.

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARTHURsdAY, JANUARY 77:15 PM - 9:30 PM For more information, and to register, call Melissa Laffey at 732-745-8600, x8159.

EMS EDUCATION SERIESTHURsdAY, JANUARY 287:00 PM TOPiC: sEPsis FOR EMs Free; refreshments served. CEU credits. Call 908-238-3254 to register.

SISTERS TOGETHER: MOVE MORE, EAT BETTER WELLNESS FAIRTHURsdAY, JANUARY 75:30 PM - 7:00 PM Part of the Weight-Control Information Network, a national service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesSister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center

ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH ANNUAL HEALTH FAIRsATURdAY, FEBRUARY 13, 201612:30 PM - 2:00 PM Saint Peter’s Healthcare System staff, doctors and nurses will provide health education and screening services. A light lunch will be served.

DIABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUPWEdNEsdAY, MARCH 16, 201610:30 AM - 11:30 AM For more information, and to register, call 732-745-8600, x8159.

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Are you at risk for diabetes?if you do not have insurance or not enough of it to manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, call saint Peter’s diabetes and Hypertension Center at saint Peter’s Family Health Center, 123 How Lane, New Brunswick.

The Thyroid and diabetes Center is located in the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CAREs) at 240 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick. services also provided at saint Peter’s Physician Associates, 294 Applegarth Road, suite A, Monroe Township.

services include:

• Adrenal and pituitary disorders

• diabetes and related complications

• Thyroid cancer

• Obesity, hypertension, lipid disorders and metabolic syndrome

• Pregnancy-related endocrine problems

• Female reproductive, fertility and menstrual disorders

• Male sexual dysfunction and testosterone imbalance

• Bone health, osteoporosis, and calcium disorders

• Nutrition