Diabetes Education

Overview

Diabetes is a chronic, complex disease that changes over time.

Through self-management individuals make the majority of decisions and actions that determine their level of blood glucose control. To be an effective manager of your disease, knowledge and experience are necessary.

The amount and type of knowledge required depends on the goals each individual sets for themselves as to the level of diabetes control they desire. Diabetes is a disease in which good control can help prevent or delay complications.

The Marshfield Clinic Diabetes Education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and adheres to national standards for diabetes self-management education. Our team consists of registered nurses and registered dietitians who are experienced in diabetes management.

Many of the team members are certified diabetes educators (CDEs), which indicates an advanced degree of education and experience in diabetes education. Diabetes management is an individualized program, providing education and training as needed.

Diabetes education is an ongoing process, since the need for education will continue to change as lifestyles change and new technologies become available.

The role of Marshfield Clinic Diabetes Education is to help individuals understand and use self-management tools to achieve optimal blood glucose levels.