By Peter Rohloff | Medical Director
Dear Friends,
As the Medical Director of our organization, I've been completing the annual review of our diabetes program over the last few months. This has included visiting with most of the patients enrolled in the program to get their feedback, and it has also included observing our staff in their regular interactions with patients. All of this, of course, with the goal of ensuring that we are delivering the highest quality care to our patients, following our medical protocols, and continually looking for opportunities to improve.
I've been very impressed, especially with the nurses and community health workers who do the bulk of the work and are responsible for keeping the program running. Compared to last year, control of blood sugar averages, high blood pressure, and kidney disease have all improved significantly. Patients who need intensive insulin therapy are being rapidly identified, and nursing staff are doing a great job teaching patients how to safely use insulin.
From the patient side, things are also looking good. Morale is high. Attendance at regular health checkup is better than ever. Peer support among patients and families continues to grow. The diabetes clinic really does feel like a "community" of individuals working to help each other along.
This year we'll continue to do all of this great work - and look for ways to expand it - and we'll need your support to keep going as always! Please consider giving to this amazing program this year. Together we are changing lives.
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