Diabetes Control and Management Specialty Practice.

Don't let it control you!!!


Mission Statement

The focus of the D4D Health & Wellness Medical Center, “Diabetics 4 Diabetics,” is working one on one with all patients to bring about control, whether in diabetes management or other health issues. We combine Conventional and Naturopathic Medicine to provide our patients with the best possible of both worlds. This program is designed to work in conjunction with the patient's personal physician. The progress of you as a patient will be provided to hime or her as quarterly updates. You will also have indefinite group supports, advice, and guidance.


Program Description

All sessions are conducted in the privacy of our office. The first month in the program consists of intense one-hour session each week.

Week One: During the first week session, the following client information is documented to establish a baseline to measure client’s success by the end of the program.

• Your medical history of diabetes.
• Your lab tests (Note: If none is available, we will request them. We need a current Chemistry Panel, Lipid Profile, and A1c Hemoglobin measurement in order to establish a baseline.).
• Your Body Fat percentages versus Lean Body Mass to establish a baseline.
• Height, Weight, Blood Pressure to establish a baseline (if blood pressure is too high, we request an authorization slip from your physician to proceed with exercise program).
• Establish BMI (Body Mass Index) to establish a baseline.
• Establish BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) to establish a baseline.
• Establish a diary for one week to review before setting a meal plan to follow.

You will also be given an orientation during the first week which includes the following topics:

• Understanding Carbs, Proteins, Fat and Water.
• Reading Nutrition Labels and food ingredients.
• Maintaining a DID (Daily Intake Diary) and its importance as a tool for maintaining control.
• Monitoring glucose tests, when to do them, and when to log them for review.
• Spending grocery money wisely.
• Using the D4D web site facilities.

Weeks Two through Five: During weeks two through five we will have weekly office visits. During these sessions we will:

• Concentrate on nutrition documentation, lessons, and Q&A.
• Establish an exercise program to fit any restrictions or limitations.
• Deal with stress.
• Examine facts and myths of fitness and nutrition.
• Discuss Diabetes complications.

Weeks Six through Fifty-Two: During weeks six through fifty-two we will meet monthly (every four weeks) for followup evaluations. During these meetings we will:

• Evaluate and modify Daily Intake Diary.
• Evaluate and modify exercise program.
• Evaluate and discuss glucose tests.
• Thoroughly discuss both your strong and weak points with an emphasis on constructive feedback.

Quarterly Tests and Measurements:The following are performed every 12 weeks throughout the full term of program.

• Lab test evaluation and documentation
• BMI, BMR, LBM documentation and comparison followed by recommendations.
• Weight and blood pressure changes
• Discussion, changes, recommendations to insure continued progress and control.

End of the Program

At the end of the one-year program, we will provide you with a printout of your success in every aspect of the program, A1c measurements, labs, and overall program. Copies will also be provide for your family doctor. You will be urged to continue calling D4D and using the web site for continued advice and support.


Insurance Information

We accept all PPO insurance plans, some EPO insurance plans and all idemnity plans. We accept some HMO insurance plans. Call and we will be happy to verify your insurance.

No insurance? We a have a premium care package to fit your budget.


Top Ten Benefits to Clients

1. An in depth education on diabetes, the complications and the importance of controlling diabetes.
2. Making the diabetic the most important member of his or her health team.
3. One on one instruction.
4. Diabetics helping diabetics.
5. Diabetic support 24/7.
6. Taught in a language the client understands in a way they can relate to.
7. The program is sound, tested and life changing without putting a drain on the client's pocketbook.
8. Improved self-esteem for the client.
9. Improved confidence in the ability to deal with all aspects of diabetes.
10. An enhanced lifestyle and renewed excitement about the future and lasting health.

We can and will guarantee you the following. Diabetic or Gastric patients will love coming to this office. You are treated as special and rarely have to wait for the doctor to see you. You will be happy you came and thank your doctor for referring you here. This is not hype, but exactly what patients end up telling their primary care giver within a few visits. We treat diabetics very well because many of our health care staff are diabetics themselves. We can relate to their problems and they seem to appreciate that aspect of our practice the most.