The following information is listed for historical purposes only. It will not be updated. Participants in the Diabetes HELP program are taught diabetes self-management skills in small group settings.
They are also given the opportunity to discuss their diabetes with licensed pharmacists and other program participants. The Diabetes HELP program does not replace regular physician care, but offers patient education on how to handle the disease. Educational sessions cover topics such as:. The infrastructure of the Diabetes HELP program was developed using the framework created by the Diabetes Initiative, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and focuses on the need to support self-management.
Toggle navigation. The Diabetes HELP program improves the health and quality of life of Louisiana Medicaid recipients diagnosed with diabetes by: Providing quality education and support via a diabetes self-management education program; and Improving collaboration of care among patients, pharmacists, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
Educational sessions cover topics such as: Overview of diabetes Coping skills Nutrition and diet Physical activity Signs and symptoms of altered blood sugar Long-term complications Medication review The infrastructure of the Diabetes HELP program was developed using the framework created by the Diabetes Initiative, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and focuses on the need to support self-management. As of , Louisiana had the highest death rate due to diabetes The national death rate due to diabetes is Diabetes is a chronic disease that incurs significant health, disability, and financial cost in Louisiana.
