Diabetes Education

As a member of the Living Smart Diabetes Self Management Program, patients have access to a team of experts who are here to assist with your care. After an initial intake visit with Dr. Hanson, you are immediately introduced to all of the resources necessary to treat and manage your condition in the most effective and pleasant manner including but not limited to: Diabetes Education Nutritional Counseling Foot Care Eye Care Meal Planning Glucose Monitoring Weight Management In keeping with current health care trends, Dr. Hanson has taken the Living Smart Diabetes Self Management Program to a new level. The new and improved Living Smart Diabetes Self Management Program web site offers patients and visitors increased access to information on diabetes care, education and supplies and provides an option for e-Visits through its cutting edge e-Health patient portal. Patients can now opt for an e-Visit under most major insurance plans, a great convenience and savings for patients.

DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS / WORKSHOPS

Please download and fill out forms for Diabetes workshops. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORMS

Individual Diabetes Assessment ( ½ hr - 1 hr )
One and one counseling targeted at individual needs.

Basic Diabetes seminar (4 hrs)
A group workshop provides which comprehensive diabetes education and self-management skills.

Nutritional Management and basic carbohydrate counting (3 hrs)
Understanding nutrition is the key to weight loss and healthy eating. Attendees are taught menu planning, basic nutrition and more.

Carbohydrate counting (1 hr)
A mini session which provides a better understanding of food choices and carbohydrate counting.

Diabetes Review / Follow up session – (2 hrs)
Evaluation and review of self care behaviors and basic diabetes knowledge.

Intensive Insulin Management ( 2 hrs)
For persons on multiple insulin injections. A workshop on carbohydrate counting and pattern management to better stabilize blood sugar control.

Basic Insulin Pump workshop (1 hr)
A hands on session for current insulin pump wearers. A workshop on fine tuning of current pump settings and management of blood sugar fluctuations.

Advanced Pump workshop
An update on new pump technology and accessories. Pumpers learn pattern management and how to utilize advanced pump features.

Classes held in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Venice and Englewood

To register for above sessions:

Lenita Hanson, M.D.,P.A.
389 Commercial Court, Suite A
Venice, Florida 34292
Phone: 941-484-1200
Fax: 941-484-1244

All sessions ARE covered by Medicare and most insurance. We pre-verify coverage.