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Hershey Medical Center Section of Endocrinology |
(717) 531-3592 |
| For directions to the facility go to website: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/maps/index.htm | |||
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Call (717) 531-3592 for appointments (covered by most insurance) An interested patient should obtain a referral from his or her physician's office and an authorization from the insurance company to ensure insurance coverage. Our program is recognized by the American Diabetic Association.
2. Meters-meter type is chosen based on insurance coverage and assessment of patient's needs/specific abilities. Education in use provided (11/4 hours) 3. Medications- patient is taught insulin administration (1 hour) Nutrition Education Classes for Diabetes Diabetes Support Groups at Hershey Medical Center Insulin Pump Support Group A few good Internet sites on the topic of diabetes: Centers for Disease Control--diabetes http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ddthome.htm National institutes of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov/ Joslin diabetes clinic web page http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/ http://www.MyDiabetes.com/ Helpful Phone Numbers: |
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