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Oct. 20, 2020 I just learned that CDCES exist to help coach people with their diabetes. I googled my own area and found several -a few appear to be connected to hospitals. I read that some may accept health insurance and others don't, in general. Since I am PREdiabetic I don't believe that Medicare will pay for me to see one. However, I am wondering if others have seen a CDCES. To me it seems they might help to fill the info gap that exists, since many primary care docs don't explain much… read more
I saw a CDE right after my initial diagnosis. It was a one day 4 hour session. My county senior center then offered a diabetes education program a few years after initial diagnosis. It was a six week class, about two hours per session, based on the Mayo Clinic model. The program was free for seniors in the area and that was definitely much more informative than the CDE. Your area may also offer the class.
Thanks @A DiabetesTeam Member It's good to know that help exists. I am prediabetic, but only 2 points away from being technically diabetic, so hopefully I am getting a head start of starts. Of course it would have been better still to have practiced a healthier lifestyle all along. I can check the senior centers near me, that does seem an ideal place to reach diabetics in need of info and guidance.
Thay take the insurance away your right
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