Diabetes Education and Management in Townshend, VT

Bau, Kimberly

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Diabetes Education and Management in Townshend, VT

Bau, Kimberly

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Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy. In Vermont, follow up visits to address diabetes managements accounts for a significant portion of primary care provider appointments (157 appointments for every 1000 insured person). In addition to lifestyle changes, many patients are placed on medications for glycemic control. This project focused on creating an education handout on diabetes medications, focused on common questions and points of discussion that patients have, that is organized and easy for to understand.