Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Perry County Memorial Hospital has a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program approved by the American Diabetes Association and staffed by a certified diabetes educator and dietician. A physician order is needed to participate. To schedule an appointment, contact Outpatient scheduling at (812) 547-0145. Most appointments are scheduled on Wednesdays, but arrangements can be made for other days.
For more information, contact Linda Mathena, RN at
(812) 547-0157.
Diabetes is a lifetime illness. It is extremely important to be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and to consult with your physician should you develop any symptoms.
Symptoms May Be:
- Increased thirst
- Increased hunger
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Numbness
- Slow healing of cuts and sores
- Frequent infections
- Dry itchy skin
There are Different Types of Diabetes:
- Pre-Diabetes
- Gestational
- Type I
- Type II
Pre-Diabetes:
- What it is
- What can I do
Gestational Diabetes:
- What to do to ensure you have a healthy baby
Type I and Type II Diabetes:
- What is Diabetes
- Taking Control of your Diabetes
- Meal planning
- Exercise
- Diabetes medicines
- Low blood sugar
- High blood sugar
- Possible long-term problems
- General Health Care
- How to check your blood sugar at home
- How to give your injections
- You are in Control – strategies for dealing with diabetes and to maintain a positive outcome
Services are Paid for by:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Most Insurance companies
- Private Pay
The Burden of Diabetes in Indiana
Information from the Indiana Department of Health
- 9.6% of adults, or about 455,000 in Indiana have diabetes. An estimated 250,000 adults have undiagnosed diabetes.
- Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death for Indiana residents.
- Adults with diabetes were more likely than adults without diabetes to report ever being diagnosed with a heart attack or stroke.
- Adult diabetes prevalence increased from 2004-2008 in Indiana.