Transcript Addressing Diabetes

Dedicated to
Addressing Diabetes
For the Pharmacist
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Today’s Presentation
• Update on the impact of diabetes on patients
• How to enhance diabetes management
• Introduce healthFORWARD in terms of its focus,
objectives, resources, and benefits
• Getting started with healthFORWARD
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The Impact of Diabetes
Conditions and Complications
Among People Diagnosed
US
Population
with Diabetes
= 29.1 million
or 9.3%
Hypoglycemic Crises
•282,000 ER cases of adults
Hyperglycemic Crises
• 175,000 ER visits
High Blood Pressure
•71% ≥140/90
High LDL Cholesterol
• 65% had blood LDL cholesterol
≥100 mg/dL
Blindness and Eye Problems
•4.2 million (28.5%) of adults ≥40 years had diabetic retinopathy
•655,000 (4.4%) of adults ≥40 years had advanced diabetic retinopathy,
which can lead to severe vision loss
Kidney Disease
•49,677 people of all ages began treatment for kidney failure due to diabetes
Source: CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, 2014.
Atlanta, GA: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2014
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Enhancing Diabetes Management
• Diabetes can be treated and managed
• Patient education and self-care practices are important
• Help patients with diabetes by focusing on:
o Healthy eating
o Being active
o Adhering to medications
o Coping skills
o Monitoring blood glucose
Source: CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, 2014.
Atlanta, GA: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2014
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Introducing healthFORWARD
Diabetes Resources
• Addressing needs
• Raising awareness
• Encouraging involvement
• Engaging patients
• Offering innovative resources
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healthFORWARD
Implementation Components Overview
• Program Overview
– Resource Index
• Facilitator’s Handbook
– In-Service Program
Facilitator’s Handbook
– Special Event
• Quality-Improvement Forms
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Taking Care of Your Diabetes
Special Event
• Banner
• Slide Presentation
• Invitation Template
• Certificates
• Evaluation Form
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Patient Resources
• Blood Sugar Diary
• Nutrition Know-How
• Be Active For a Healthier You
• Living a Healthier Life
• Self-Management Instructions
• Oral Medications
– Myths and Facts About Diabetes
– Taking Your Medicine
• So You Need to Take Insulin
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Getting Started
• Familiarize yourself with the program resources
• Select the appropriate resources to incorporate into
your current program
• Update your current policies and procedures
• Distribute template letters to announce the initiative
• Schedule programs
• Schedule a family event for patients and their families
• Plan to audit and review changes to program
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healthFORWARD Benefits
• Improve awareness and recognition of diabetes
• Engage in day-to-day management of diabetes
• Motivate patients to adhere to appropriate
treatment regimens
• Help reduce medical costs for appropriate patients
• Enhance your ongoing quality-management
process
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Thank you!
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