Defiance Clinic

Defiance Clinic
1400 E. Second St.
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Phone Numbers:
1-800-9-CLINIC
(1-800-925-4642)
419-784-1414
Employment Inquiries
419-783-3221
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Live Well with Diabetes

Learn how at Defiance Clinic's new diabetes education program, Living Well with Diabetes, officially recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality self-management education.

The instructors are Certified Diabetes Educator Belinda Laney, R.N., B.S.N., C.D.E., nurse Cindy Weasel R.N., pharmacist Heather Schaper, R.Ph., dietitian Erica Baker, R.D., L.D., and Certified Athletic Trainer Scott Buddlemeyer, A.T.C.

"This program is a much-needed service for our diabetic patients and provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge to comply with treatment and live better, fuller lives," Belinda said.

The Defiance Clinic program includes three sessions. The first is a 90-minute one-on-one class with a diabetes educator. Topics covered include monitoring blood sugar, review of medications, signs and symptoms of high and low blood sugar, meal planning, foot examination and goal setting. Session 2 is an eight-hour group class taught by diabetes educators, a dietitian, a pharmacist and an exercise specialist. Topics include delaying or preventing complications, nutrition, medication, exercise and diabetes, problem solving, and coping with stress and depression. Session 3 is a one-hour follow-up that covers traveling with diabetes, what to do in case of natural disaster, community resources and review of Al C results and completion of laboratory tests.

Referral from a physician is required. The program is open to Clinic and non-Clinic patients. More information can be obtained by calling the Family Practice Department at the Clinic at 419-783-3270, 419-783-3397 or 800-925-4642.

ADA Recognition also qualifies the program for reimbursement by Medicare and many other insurers. Interested participants should check with their carriers.

There are only 2,030 ADA recognized programs in the United States. ADA estimates that 20.8 million or about seven per cent of residents of the United States have diabetes and that about 6.2 million of those are undiagnosed.