Comprehensive Outpatient Program

WakeMed Adult Diabetes Education is pleased to announce four new virtual Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes. These classes provide education to help people with diabetes learn how to take the best care of themselves. This series provides ongoing education and support to help improve compliance and outcomes.

Virtual classes are two hours each and led by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians.

Diabetes Self-Management Virtual Education Classes

CLASS ONE

Diabetes Basics

This class will cover types of diabetes: DM 1, DM 2 and gestational DM, diagnostic criteria, acute complications (hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia), medications to control diabetes (orals, insulins and other injectables), standards of care and foot care.  

CLASS TWO

Nutrition Basics

This class will cover the ABCs of nutrition and diabetes. The principles of healthy eating for overall improvement of blood glucose, lipids and blood pressure to promote self-management to minimize risk factors.

CLASS THREE

Diabetes Self-Management

This class is designed to prioritize understanding of daily glucose records and techniques on how to properly use insulin and blood glucose monitoring technologies. Strategies for sick days and stress management will also be covered. 

CLASS FOUR

Healthy Eating Lifestyle Changes

This session covers long term sustainable changes for diet and overall health. Topics include making smart food choices, meal planning and grocery shopping. The class will also cover lifestyle habits including eating habits, hydration, exercise and stress management.

Patient Referral Form

A physician referral is required. Download a referral form or call 919-350-7292 to request a form. Referrals can be sent via Epic: Ambulatory Diabetes Management or paper referral fax to 919-350-7400.

Medicare coverage of DSMES requires provider referral. The treating qualified provider must maintain documentation of a diagnosis of diabetes based on the following:

• Fasting blood glucose greater than or equal to 126 mg/dl on two different occasions
• 2-hour post-glucose challenge greater than or equal to 200 mg/dl on two different occasions
• Random glucose test over 200 mf/dl for a person with symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes

ADA Recognized Quality Diabetes Education Program

As an ADA-recognized quality diabetes education program, we follow the national standards for diabetes self-management and education.