Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire
Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire has been recognized by both the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education* and The National Committee for Quality Assurance for providing quality care to patients with diabetes.
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Quality Care With You In Mind
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. With the help of Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire at Derry Medical Center, you will gain the knowledge you need to manage your diabetes.
We will help you understand your medications, the reasons for testing your blood sugar, and what to do with the information you gather. Diabetes Healthcare of NH will also counsel you on proper nutrition, physical activity and overall lifestyle management. We work with your physician and insurance company to coordinate the education and services you need.
Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire provides a wide range of services for people affected by diabetes. Components of the program include diabetes education, nutrition counseling and medical management. Lori Muller, RD, LD, CDE helps teach the skills needed to successfully manage your diabetes by developing an individualized meal plan and exercise program customized to you.
Jim Harris, APRN, BC-ADM, CLS (certified lipid specialist) provides necessary and appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, medication adjustments matching patients needs, and a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation and treatment plan for identified risk factors. As part of the latest technology in diabetes care, the program helps patients to work with continuous glucose sensors and advanced insulin pump therapy.
Diabetes Healthcare Patient Services
Lifestyle Management:
The staff at Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire initiate, educate, and establish optimal health care practices for a lifetime of emotional and physical well being. We’ll work with you to help you achieve better health one day at a time.
Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Management:
Whether you’re borderline or diagnosed with diabetes, we’ll teach you how proper nutrition, physical activity and appropriate medications can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes or its progression.
Insulin Pump Therapy:
We’ll help you determine if an insulin pump is appropriate for you, your condition and your lifestyle. If an insulin pump is recommended, we’ll provide one-on-one insulin pump education with our certified insulin pump trainers. We’ll also monitor and manage insulin pump progression to ensure that you’re on the right track.
Nutrition:
Proper diet and nutrition can make a significant difference in how you feel and how your diabetes is controlled. We'll perform an initial nutrition assessment and develop an individualized meal plan fitting your unique lifestyle and culture.
Diabetes Education:
Our team of diabetes educators offers an information session on some of the different aspects of diabetes management. Topics can include:
- Insulin pump support groups
- Continuous glucose monitoring system and related topics
- Medication management
- Nutrition
- Proper exercise
Group Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME):
What is Diabetes Self-Management Education?
Diabetes self-management education (DSME) is a specialized session of classes taught by a certified registered nurse (RN), pharmacist (RPh) and/or registered dietitian (RD). DSME focuses on teaching you and your family member (where applicable) the skills needed to successfully manage your diabetes and control your blood sugar daily. DSME also teaches you how to prevent potential complications such as: blindness, kidney disease and heart disease.
In DSME classes, a person with diabetes learns important information about medications they take, foot care, eye care, teeth/gum care, and emotions which can affect blood sugar levels. In addition, you will learn about which foods to eat and exercises work according to your lifestyle and at the same time control your blood sugar levels.
The 9-hour education program is provided as a benefit to Medicare and private insurance payers, for interactive learning. The course utilizes conversation maps and games to help patients learn the American Association of Diabetes Educators (ADDE) Seven Self Care Behaviors. The class is offered bi-monthly and pre-registration by physician referral is required.
To learn more, contact (603) 537-3033.
Diabetes Support Group:
Looking for information to better manage your diabetes? Attend one of our free educational sessions focusing on various topics relating to diabetes care. These free sessions are available to Derry Medical Center and Londonderry Family Practice patients as well as the general public - you don't need to be a member of the practice to attend!
They are held monthly at Wellness First located at 14 Tsienneto Road.
Topics addressed include:
- diagnostic criteria and monitoring;
- meal planning and exercise;
- medications and up-to-date management tools; and
- problem solving and coping.
We encourage patients with diabetes and their families to attend.
Visit the calendar to check monthly topics and session location, dates and times.
To register call, (603) 537-3033.
Better Diabetes Management:
We know that having diabetes can be frustrating and overwhelming sometimes. Our staff is available to recommend an individualized diabetic health plan that includes a complete nutrition assessment, recommended exercise program, adjustment of medication regimens, identification of cardiovascular risk factors and appropriate treatment options; and laboratory and diagnostic testing. We also continuously collaborate with your referring health care provider to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems Program:
We have the latest continuous glucose monitors systems that allow us to identify blood glucose excursions and trends to help optimize diabetes control.
Evaluation of Cardiac Risk Factors:
Through a comprehensive initial assessment all cardiovascular risk factors will be identified and appropriate action will be taken with the collaboration of the referring health care provider.
Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes Management:
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy. While eating healthy is an important part of any pregnancy, developing an individualized plan that includes a low-glycemic diet can help to keep the effects of gestational diabetes as minimal as possible. Through the program we’ll help you develop a dietary program, perform close glucose monitoring, and initiate and adjust any necessary medication regimen. In close collaboration with your referring health care provider, we’ll help monitor your condition throughout your pregnancy.
For More Information
To learn more about Diabetes Healthcare of New Hampshire at Derry Medical Center, please call (603) 537-1300 or complete our Web Inquiry Form.
