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Diabetes by the Numbers

Diabetes by the Numbers. 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes. 26 million Americans have diabetes. 7 th leading cause of death in the U.S. The Need for Diabetes Education. Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) Covered by Medicare and most health plans Healthy People 2020 priority.

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Diabetes by the Numbers

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  1. Diabetes by the Numbers 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes 26 million Americans have diabetes 7th leading cause of death in the U.S.

  2. The Need for Diabetes Education • Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) • Covered by Medicare and most health plans • Healthy People 2020 priority

  3. Diabetes Education Patient Benefits Studies have shown people who receive diabetes education:

  4. Diabetes Education Underutilized Few people with diabetes receive diabetes education…

  5. The research shows:

  6. Treating People With Diabetes Enabling patients to help themselves Balancing priorities and goals

  7. Partner With a Diabetes Educator

  8. Partner With a Diabetes Educator

  9. Who are Diabetes Educators? Other: Nurse Practitioner Physical Therapist Exercise Physiologist Social Worker Health Educator Physician Podiatrist

  10. How Do Diabetes Educators Help? AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors:

  11. How Do Diabetes Educators Help? We help people with diabetes:

  12. How Do Diabetes Educators Help?

  13. Find a Diabetes Educator

  14. Learn more • Accreditation organizations: • American Association of Diabetes Educators • Multidisciplinary professional association • Provide members with tools, training, support • American Diabetes Association

  15. Thank you! [Insert your name and contact information in this box and a photo in the one on the right.]

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