Louisville Medicine Volume 65, Issue 1 | Page 33

We Can Help You Help Your Patients Manage Their Diabetes Diabetes Self-Management Education can significantly reduce A1C, the risk of diabetes-related complications and hospital admissions and re-admissions. The American Diabetes Association has identified four critical times when physicians should refer their patients to Diabetes Self-Management Education: • At diagnosis • On a yearly basis for health maintenance and prevention of complications • When new complications that influence self-management occur • During transitions of care The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness holds American Association of Diabetes Educators Accredited classes every month using an evidence-based curriculum. Classes are open to all and free of charge. WE URGE YOU TO REFER YOUR PATIENTS. Call us at 574-6663 www.louisvilleky.gov/health JUNE 2017 31