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Norwalk Hospital has voluntarily applied for the recognition program, which includes a rigorous review process by experts in the field of diabetes. The Recognition Certificate verifies that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and were revised by the diabetes community in 1994 and 2000. Geoffrey Cole, President and CEO of Norwalk Hospital, congratulated the staff of the Diabetes Outpatient Education Program for their outstanding performance and commitment to patient care. They include Barbara Nadolny, RN, BSN, CDE, and coordinator of the program, Pam Howard, APRN, CDE, Nancy Held, MS, RD, CDE, and Barbara Schmidt, MS, RD. The staff are healthcare professionals that have specialized knowledge in the care of people with diabetes which is required for a recognized program. The program at Norwalk Hospital covers the following topics as needed: diabetes disease process, nutritional management, physical activity, medications, monitoring, preventing, detecting and treating acute and chronic complications, goal setting and problem solving. The program is appropriate for people with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. Assuring high quality education for patient self-care is one of the primary goals of the Education Recognition program. Through the support of the health care team and increased knowledge and awareness of diabetes, the patient can assume a major part of the responsibility for his/her diabetes management. Unnecessary hospital admissions and some of the acute chronic complications of diabetes may be prevented through self-management education. The review process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of the services they provide and helps consumers to identify quality programs. "As the population grows older, more and more people are at risk for developing diabetes," Barbara Nadolny explained. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 20.8 million people or 7 percent of the population in the United States who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately 6.2 million people are not aware that they have this disease. Each day approximately 4,110 people are diagnosed with diabetes. Many first learn that they have it when they are treated for complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness or nerve disease. Through education and motivation, a person with diabetes can learn to accomplish self-management skills and maintain as normal a life as possible, Mrs. Nadolny added. For more information about the Norwalk Hospital Diabetes Education Program, call (203) 852-2181 or visit the hospital web site at www.norwalkhospital.org. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: J. Crew and Yankee Candle company come to Stamford mall - Sep 20, 2008 - 11:38 AM Samuel Felder, M.D. FACC, and Susan Mani, M.D. expand care for patients in New Milford - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:38 PM HealtheChildren fundraiser in Ridgefield this Saturday - Sep 19, 2008 - 4:12 PM Silver Hill Hospital hosts weekly psychiatry radio program - Sep 19, 2008 - 8:57 AM Renowned researcher to speak on role of genetics in MS - Sep 19, 2008 - 2:15 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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