Adult Diabetes Management Clinics

Programs that provide comprehensive care for adults with diabetes which may involve screening programs, establishment of a treatment regimen, and help in understanding the disease and the necessary steps to manage it. Diabetes self-management involves the use of insulin and drugs to control blood sugar levels, blood glucose monitoring, dietary management in different environments (at home, at work, in school, while dining out), menu planning, the role of exercise in relation to food intake, hygienic measures such as foot care and ways to reduce the likelihood of diabetes-related complications which may include heart disease, kidney failure, amputation, nerve damage and blindness.