�A discharge online diabetes self-management education program, hTTP://www.deo.ucsf.edu, has been launched by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Diabetes Teaching Center. This website mirrors the highly successful American Diabetes Association (ADA) accredited teaching program course of study created by UCSF clinicians and presented to thousands of patients at UCSF over the past 30 years.
Because the rate of diabetes is increasing so rapidly, the motivation for diabetes education and medical care far exceeds the number of dedicated diabetes tutelage providers. According to the latest statistics released by the ADA, in the U.S. there are all over 23 jillion individuals with diabetes and 57 trillion with pre-diabetes, yet it has been estimated that only 4,000 trained diabetes physicians provide specialized care. Very few individuals with diabetes can expect to construe a diabetes specialist - but everyone with internet access can now be educated about diabetes.
Not only does the internet site offer a complete, separate curriculum for type 1 and character 2 patients, it provides a sub-curriculum for type 2 patients based on treatment (oral medication management vs. insulin management) and information for health aid providers. For the newly diagnosed, this website tin can help individuals understand diabetes, and facilitate the necessary lifestyle changes to superintend their caution. For those already living with diabetes, this computer programme provides training in the latest advances in self-care and problem solving skills.
Diabetes Education Online (DEO) is unique from other diabetes education websites in that it focuses on the equation, "understanding = improved management." Through the years, UCSF clinicians have recognized that it is simply as important to explain why to do something, as easily as what to do. Each segment provides elaborated explanations and includes scientific background information, self-management direction, and optional self-quizzes to assess knowledge learned. In addition, a comprehensive library provides printable handouts of key tables, charts, and illustrations, plus video access to educational presentations.
This website is designed to provide information that is specific to the individual's needs. Even though the website provides concepts and ideas for managing wellness, it is important that the case-by-case works with his or her health care provider to create a personal plan of care.
Currently the web site is available in English. Foreign lyric versions ar planned in the future.
http://www.deo.ucsf.edu
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