 As a Diabetes Services Coordinator, Knack will offer education regarding Type I, Type II and gestational Diabetes; consultations with patients and/or healthcare providers; support groups; and educational materials and classes. Patient consultations with Knack will involve an assessment of the patient’s current knowledge of diabetes, an enhancement of what they already know, and recommendations on diet, medication, exercise and resources. A referral from the patient’s primary care physician is required in order to schedule an appointment
For more information about the Diabetes Services offered at Columbus Community Hospital, call Knack at (920) 623-2200, Ext. 1244.
August 2008
Diabetes Disaster Plan
As anyone who lives in Wisconsin knows, disasters do happen here, often courtesy of Mother Nature. Events such as floods, tornados and blizzards make life difficult for everyone, but particularly so for people with a chronic illness, like diabetes. To help you plan for these unexpected events the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists urges people with diabetes to make preparations now and suggests preparing a portable diabetes disaster kit that is both insulated and waterproof containing items such as the following:
Information about your diabetes including past and present medications, any adverse reactions to medications, and past and present complications
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A list of all your health care professionals with their contact information.
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A letter from your diabetes health care professionals detailing most recent diabetes medication regimen (especially for insulin) and containing most recent labortaory results
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A list of all medications which should also include pharmacies and active prescription information and eligible refills
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A 30 day supply of medications for diabetes and all of ther medical conditions
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Blood glucose testing supplies including lancets, test strips and preferably at least two glucose meters with spare batteries
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A cooler for storing insulin and a container for sharps disposal
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A source of carbohydrate for treating low blood sugar reactions
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A two day supply of non-perishable food.
For a more complete listing of the AACE Diabetes Disaster Plan, see the document at the link provided here.
American Diabetes Association – www.diabetes.org
American Dietetic Association – www.eatright.org
American Association of Diabetes Educators – www.diabeteseducator.org
Centers for Disease Control – www.cdc.gov/diabetes
National Diabetes Education Program – www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/index.htm
Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention & Control Program – http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/diabetes
Norbert Knack, BSN, RN, CDE
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