The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recently awarded CHH Diabetes and Endocrinology of Torrington a prestigious recognition certificate for their diabetes self-management education and support education program. The designation means ADA believes the service offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
To qualify, the Torrington program had to meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board, most recently revised in 2017. Services that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management. Education Recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and awarded for four years.
“I thank all of my colleagues for making this achievement possible. Receiving this recognition and complying with ADA national standards that measure the quality of services we offer provides real peace of mind for our patients and community.” said CHH Certified Diabetes Educator Lois Pelletier.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.3 million people, or 9.4 percent of the population, in the United States have diabetes. While an estimated 23.1 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 7.2 million people are not aware that they have this disease. Each day more than 3,900 people are diagnosed with diabetes. Many will first learn that they have diabetes when they are treated for one of its life-threatening complications – heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, nerve disease, and amputation.
Dr. Egils Bogdanovics, Dr. Deepti Rawal, David Ohotnicky APRN, Lois Pelletier, RNCDCES, and Bonnie Blethen, RD, offer a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to diabetes treatment and disease management. The staff are certified diabetes specialists that are specifically trained to help people with diabetes avoid complications and maintain better health.
The practice at 780 Litchfield St. in Torrington operates the ADA recognized program to help people with diabetes and offers insulin pump training, weight loss programs, carbohydrate counting classes and continuous glucose monitoring. The team of board-certified diabetes physician specialists, certified diabetes educators and registered dietitian, are specifically trained to help people with diabetes avoid complications and maintain better health throughout their lifetime. Their goals are to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to diabetes treatment and disease management.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, people with diabetes and the public. Founded in 1940, the Association continues to support people affected by diabetes nationwide.
For more information about the CHH Diabetes Education Program or to schedule an appointment, call 860.496-2198.