TDES
Telephonic
Diabetes Education and Support Program
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Our past participants say:
“This program is flexible and the information is a great help.”
“Thank you again … It helped me to realize that I am not alone
…”
“The staff was very professional,
caring and helpful.”
“The program helped me to
keep focused” |
Telephonic Diabetes Education and Support - TDES – is a 12 month program
designed to improve personal management of diabetes, prevent
complications and optimize health.
Key Facts about TDES:
- Education and the ability to “Self-Manage” one’s diabetes are the most effective tools to maintaining or improving health.
- TDES brings together a curriculum that follows national standards, with the convenience and flexibility of a telephone-based program to make participation easy and effective.
- Medical Care Development has partnered with recognized diabetes education programs across the state, experienced diabetes educators, and Maine employers to offer TDES to their employees.
- After an initial in-person meeting with a diabetes educator, you will talk with your nurse or dietician on the telephone once a month over the next year to help you better manage your diabetes.
- You’ll receive a notebook of information to review one section at a time before monthly phone conversations with your diabetes educator.
- Participating employers may cover most or all of the cost of the program through the employee health plan – and may offer additional incentives to qualified employees who enroll.
- Enrollment is easy! Click on your company’s link below to learn more:
State of Maine Employees
Medical Care Development Employees
Links to Providers
Diabetes and Oral Health Survey
Take
Control of Your Diabetes…
Take Control of Your Life…