Diabetes Program

Diabetes is better managed when the patient is knowledgeable and motivated. GRIPA offers diabetes services to all affiliated GRIPA practitioners to optimize patient care and clinical management for your patients.

This unique initiative helps empower patients to become active partners in their overall care. We provide access to tools and information designed to increase patient self-management abilities.

Your diabetes patients can see significant improvements. Contact us to learn more.

Who should you refer to this program?

• Adult patients with Type 1 or 2 diabetes (gestational diabetes is excluded)
• Patient has an A1c > 8% or;
• Patient is on insulin or;
• Patient is on > 2 oral medications for diabetes
• Newly diagnosed

A wide range of interventions and approaches

Provider/Staff Education

• Small group educational sessions
• Staff survey to identify key issues of concern
• Clinical guidance in implementing standards of care
• Staff training to perform/document preventive care measures

Group Visits

• 4 – 8 patients per group
• 2-hour sessions for 4 consecutive weeks
• Empowerment approach to establish individual goals based on AADE 7 Self-Care behaviors
• Overall assessment and monitoring of Diabetes Standards of Care

Individual Visits

• 1:1 consultation on a limited basis for patients unable to attend group visits or as requested by the primary care provider at point of service
• Empowerment approach to establish individual goals based on AADE 7 Self-Care behaviors
• Overall assessment and monitoring of Diabetes Standards of Care