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May 23, 2013

Diabetes Eduction Series Offered

Newsletter Communicating the value of the quality care we giNovember 8, 201

Patients with diabetes face amajor struggle to stay healthy.Diabetes and its symptomsimpact over 26 million people inthe United States alone, many ofthose people go undiagnosed,there are another 79 millionAmericans who are pre diabeticand are at risk for developingtype 2 diabetes.

During Diabetes AwarenessMonth a reminder that theproviders from Central UtahClinic Endocrinology offer an

educational series for patientssuffering from the effects of diabetes. The series isdesigned to help diabetic patients especially those withacute and chronic diabetes.

Remaining classes this year will be held November 19-21from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and December 10-12 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Provo Internal Medicine breakroom, suite 212.

Patients will learn (specific to their needs): diabetesdisease process; nutritional management; physicalactivity; medications; monitoring; preventing, detecting

and treating acute and chronic complications; goalsetting and problem solving; psychological adjustments;and preconception care, management during pregnancyand gestational management.

The series is covered by most insurances. In addition toeducation, patients will set goals with their provider anddo a base line test of an A1C to score the effectiveness ofthe class for each patient.

Clarene Hansen, NP, CDE

Clarene Hansen, NP, CDE, hasbeen teaching the classes foreight years.

We want to provide a highquality comprehensive diabeteseducation opportunity for ourpatients, empowering them tolive well with diabetes, saysHansen.

M. Soubhi Nizam, MD,Endocrinologist in AmericanFork and most recently in Provooffers Type 1 diabetic patients t

latest technology in insulinpumps and continuous glucose monitoring.

He said most Diabetic patients he sees run into twopitfalls: they dont follow their diet, and they lackmotivation.

When I see a patient, the first thing I do is get themmotivated! Thats when we see improvements, says DrNizam .

He helps patients establish a plan tailored specifically ftheir success. The plan is printed for the patient to follo

and then Dr. Nizam refers them to the Diabetes Educatioclasses to help increase their chances of success.

If you or a patient want to sign up for the DiabetesEducation class call Brandy Owen, Endocrinology, at801.429.8095.

To view the class schedule for 2014, visit:www.centralutahclinic.com/events/diabetes-classes

M. Soubhi Nizam, MD

Kanab Family MedicineKanab Family Medicine, formerly Kane County Clinic, has served the Kane County community for several years.

Their office sees patients of all ages and caters to retireeswho migrate to Kanab during the winter time.

Located on the campus of Kane County Hospital, thelocation offers fast access to X-ray, CT scan and labservices. Same day results are available to patients.

Services Include: physicals annual, CDL, sports andmission, high blood pressure and cholesterol, Diabetes care,preventive and wellness medicine, cold and flu, urgent care,fracture and wound care, obstetrics/gynecology,colonoscopies and EGD (upper GI endoscopy).

Kanab Family Medicine is located at 355 North Main Street, Kanab, Utah. Call 435.644.4100

From left: Hernan Garreaud, PA-C; Jonathan Bowman, MD;Darin Ott, DO; John Emmett, PA-C; and Mark Overas, PA-C

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information to Megan Pearson mpearson@centralutahclinic.comor call ext. 4674.

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