Self-management education program
Our program, recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), provides the instruction and education you need for the day-to-day management of type 2 diabetes, allowing you to live a healthier, happier life.
Virtual Diabetes Classes
This is a three-part series of classes held monthly. Some of the topics our medical team covers include:
- Diabetes overview
- Monitoring blood glucose
- Preventing, detecting and treating complications
- Lifestyle and healthy coping
- Taking medication
- Healthy eating
- Diabetes support
Connecting devices to our practice
Instructions for connecting your device to our practice are detailed in this PDF. Click to view in the page or you may wish to download and print out.
Connecting devices to our practice
Will this program be covered by insurance?
We advise patients to confirm coverage with their insurance provider, but this program is often required and covered by Medicare.
- Call your insurance carrier prior to enrolling.
- The billing code will be G0109 (g zero one zero nine).
- You must be physically in the state of Massachusetts at the time of class sessions.
- In order to attend, you must have been seen by at least one clinic provider in the last year.
- Significant others or loved ones are welcome to join.
Gestational Diabetes Clinic
The Gestational Diabetes Clinic is led by expert and compassionate providers. Our goal is for women with gestational diabetes(diabetes that arises during pregnancy), as well as women who have pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes prior to pregnancy, to meet with their providers regularly to receive comprehensive diabetes care throughout the pregnancy.
First Three Visits
During your first visit, you will meet with a registered dietitian to go over your health history, learn blood glucose testing and medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes. At your second visit, you will meet with an endocrinologist, who will review your blood sugar levels to determine if you should take insulin medication. If insulin is recommended, our diabetes nurse educator will provide you with instructions on how to take it. A registered dietitian or nutritionist, meanwhile, will evaluate your diet.
Additional Visits
You will continue to meet with a diabetes nurse educator, endocrinologist, and registered dietitian as needed for the duration of your pregnancy. Additionally, you will have ultrasound and non-stress tests scheduled through the Maternal Fetal Medicine Department.