Diabetes is a serious and chronic disease that occurs when the body does not have the ability to produce insulin, or enough insulin, to metabolize glucose. There is no known cure for the disease but research continues to make progress. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects 25.8 million children and adults in the United States. For people over the age of 65 years old, 10.9 million, or 26.9%, have been diagnosed with the disease. Early diagnosis is important so appropriate diabetic care and management can be initiated. Some complications include heart disease and stroke (68%), high blood pressure (67%), blindness (4.4%), kidney disease, nervous system disease (neuropathy) (60%-70%), and amputation. In order to reduce the complications listed above, management of this disease is essential. Modern day approaches to managing Type 2 Diabetes primarily rely upon dietary and lifestyle choices, often combined with regular ongoing blood glucose level monitoring. Management of Type 1 Diabetes also involves the usage of insulin with meals.
Common Conditions or Diagnosis for Diabetes Program
- Diagnosis of Diabetes Type I or Type II
- Diabetes with Polyneuropathy
- Decreased or Funny Sensations
- Weakness
- Diabetic Retinopathy: Changes in Vision
Our Interdisciplinary Approach
Skilled Nursing
- Complete History and Physical Assessment
- Medication Review and Teaching
- Nutrition and Diet Education
- Blood Sugar Monitoring and Teaching
- Disease Process Teaching
- Skin Assessment and Skin Care Education
- Wound Care
- Insulin Injection Implementation and Compliance or Insulin Pump Usage
- Educational Tools for Patient and Caregiver
Physical Therapy
- Complete Therapy Assessment
- Strength and ROM Assessment
- Sensory & Proprioception Assessment
- Ambulation and Balance Assessment
- Neurological Testing
- Strengthening and Conditioning
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Patient /Caregiver Education
- Equipment Evaluation and Proper Use
Occupational Therapy
- Complete OT Assessment
- ADL’s Retraining
- Work Modification
Home Health Aide
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
