Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to produce enough insulin causing high blood glucose levels in the blood stream.

• People of any age
• Most common in older, overweight, & sedentary African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian, Pacific Islander  Americans, & Hispanic Americans
• People with a family history of diabetes

Yes. Most private insurances, Medicare and Medicaid help cover the cost of services, including your blood glucose monitoring supplies, insulin syringes, etc.

The A1C test measures your average blood glucose during the previous 2-3 months, but especially during the previous month.
Think of the A1C test as feedback to help you better control your diabetes and improve your diabetes care habits.

For people without diabetes, the normal A1C range is 4-6%. For people with diabetes, the lower the A1C value, the better the diabetes control and the lower the risk of developing complications such as eye, heart, and kidney disease. Your goal should be to have A1C values less than 7%.

• Type 1
• Type 2