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Greater Rochester Diabetes Education and Support Services Guide Prediabetes and Diabetes Education Management and Prevention..........................................................1 Diabetes Prevention Programs........................................................2 Prescription and Equipment Management Medication Assistance Programs....................................................3 Questions to Ask the Pharmacy......................................................4 Active Daily Living The Importance of Physical Activity...............................................5 Resources for Physical Activities and Nutrition..............................6 New York State Smokers’ Quitline..................................................7 Online Resources............................................................................8 Create Your Plate............................................................................9 The Greater Rochester Diabetes Education and Support Services Guide is produced in partnership by the American Diabetes Association, the Monroe County Department of Health, and the Diabetes Community Health Improvement Task Force. Is your program or service missing? This guide is reviewed bi-annually to ensure the most up-to-date information is included. Should you notice an error or omission, please call us at (585) 458-3040. Diabetes Management and Prevention There are programs that can help you learn what you can do to prevent and control diabetes. You can go to a group program or see a dietitian or diabetes educator --- your doctor and the American Diabetes Association can help you find the best option for you. The American Diabetes Association recognizes these education services as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes SelfManagement Education Rochester Regional Health System University of Rochester Medical Center Endocrine-Diabetes Care & Resource Center Rochester General Hospital 224 Alexander Street, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14607 Phone: (585) 922-8400 Fax: (585) 922- 8405 http://www.rochestergeneral.org/centersand-services/rochester-general-medicalgroup/services/diabetes Highland Diabetes HealthSource Clinton Crossings 2400 S. Clinton Avenue Building H, Suite 135 Rochester, NY 14618 Phone: (585) 341-7066 Fax: (585) 341-7945 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/ departments-centers/diabetes.aspx Unity Diabetes & Endocrinology Services 2655 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 220 Rochester, NY 14626 585-368-4560 www.unitydiabetescommunity.com Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism University of Rochester 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 693 Rochester, NY 14642 Phone: 585-275-2901 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/medicine/ endocrinology/patientcare page | 1 Diabetes Prevention Programs Diabetes Prevention Programs teach participants strategies for incorporating physical activity into daily life and eating healthy. Lifestyle coaches work with participants to identify emotions and situations that can sabotage their success, and the group process encourages participants to share strategies for dealing with challenging situations. Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Diabetes Prevention Program Healthy Weight & Wellness Program 82 Holland St, Rochester, NY 14605 (585) 423-5800 Ibero American Action League National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) 585-256-8900 x 123 Highland Diabetes HealthSource Clinton Crossings 2400 S. Clinton Avenue Building H, Suite 135 Rochester, NY 14618 Phone: (585) 341-7066 Fax: (585) 341-7945 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/ departments-centers/diabetes.aspx Rochester General Health System’s Preventing Diabetes Classes 224 Alexander Street, Suite 200 Rochester, New York 14607 Phone: (585) 922-8400 Unity Diabetes & Endocrinology Services Weight Loss and Exercise Program to Prevent Diabetes National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) 2655 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 220 Rochester, NY 14626 (585) 368-4506 www.unitydiabetescommunity.com page | 2 University of Rochester Healthy Living Center Many locations across Monroe County (585) 530-2050 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/communityhealth/programs-services/healthy-livingcenter.aspx YMCA of Greater Rochester YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP) 444 East Main St Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 341-4064 http://rochesterymca.org/diabetesprevention Medication Assistance Programs American Diabetes Association: For more diabetes resource information visit www.diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) to speak to a representative from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. CVS ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes www.cvs.com or at your local CVS pharmacy PPARx.org- Partnership for Prescription Assistance service is free and offers information about pharmaceutical company programs for more than 2,500 brand name and generic medications. For more information call (888) 477-2669. PrescriptionHope.com- This program serves those who earn up to $30,000/year as a single New York State Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance person or up to $50,000/year as a couple. For Coverage (EPIC) Program more information, call (877) 296-4673. EPIC provides secondary coverage for Medicare Part D and EPIC-covered drugs purchased after ProAct - provides prescription discounts for any Medicare Part D deductible is met. EPIC participants who are uninsured, underinsured or also covers approved Part D-excluded drugs whose current plan does not cover a particular once a member is enrolled in Part D. For more medication. Call 1-877-776-2285 or go to http:// information call 1-800-332-6742; E-mail: epic@ proactrxsavings.com/new-york-prescriptionhealth.state.ny.us savings-program NY Prescription Saver Card NYPrescriptionSaver.fhsc.com Must be a resident of New York State and not be receiving Medicaid AND have an annual income under $35,000 if single or $50,000 if married. Lilly Cares Program: A physician’s office must call (800) 545-6962 for an application. Once approved, a voucher is issued for a four-month supply of insulin at a local pharmacy. NeedyMeds.com- Prescription drugs available through patient assistance programs, pharmaceutical companies who offer assistance, discount card comparisons, patient assistance program applications and links to Medicaid sites. Rite Aid Wellness+ for Diabetes For more information visit www.riteaid.com/ diabetes or Call 1-800-RITEAID. RxAssist.org- Resources to help locate patient assistance programs. For more information, call (877) 844-8442. Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals: Lantus is available for those who meet specific income requirements. An application is available by calling (800) 221-4025. Walgreen’s Prescription Savings Club Varied discounts on diabetes medications and supplies. Visit a local Walgreens Pharmacy or go to www.walgreens.com/rxsavingsclub to sign Novo Nordisk’s Cornerstones4CareTM Patient up. Call your local Walgreens Pharmacy for more Assistance Program (PAP): Provides free medicine information. to those who qualify. Call 1-866-310-7549 to access program or for more information. page | 3 Questions to Ask at the Pharmacy Take this list of questions to your local pharmacy and speak to the pharmacist. They can help you access discount programs and resources to help you better manage your diabetes. 1. Are these medications and supplies available? 2. Are they covered by my insurance? 3. Can I sign up for automatic refills? 4. Will you call me when they are ready? 5. Is there a dietitian or nutrition information available? 6. Is medication delivery available? 7. When and how should I take this medicine? Announcing Our NEW LOCATION! Xerox Corporation • 800 Phillips Road • Webster, NY Completely redesigned routes include lakefront views and quaint villages for a new look and feel to Tour de Cure. Saturday, June 13 # RIDE page | 4 2015 Together to # STOP Diabetes Nutrition and Physical Activity Resources Regular physical activity is important for everyone, but it is especially important for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes. Exercise, or physical activity, can include anything that gets you moving throughout the day. At Work • Take the stairs instead of the elevator at the office and in the parking garage • Get up once an hour while you are at work and take a quick walk around your office • Stand up and stretch at your desk • If you go out for lunch, walk to the restaurant • If you take public transportation to work, get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way to your office • Use a speaker or mobile phone so you can pace around your office during calls At Home • Take the dog for a walk around the block • Consider mall walking • Yard work such as mowing the lawn or raking leaves • Housework such as vacuuming, dusting, or washing dishes • Play with the kids – play catch or throw the Frisbee around • Walk in place during the commercials of your favorite television show • Carry things upstairs or from the car in two trips instead of one • Walk around the house or up and down stairs while you talk on the phone • While you are watching TV, move your arms and legs to improve circulation, build muscle, and keep yourself loose page | 5 These great programs can assist you in making choices to promote a healthier lifestyle: Action for a Better Community 550 E Main St. Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 325-5116 Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Healthy Weight & Wellness Program 82 Holland St, Rochester, NY 14605 (585) 423-5800 Church of Love and Faith Center 700 Exchange St, Rochester, NY 14608 (585) 454-3270 Cornell Cooperative Extension 249 Highland Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 461-1000 Foodlink Foodlink provides nutrition and cooking classes as well as low-cost healthy foods in neighborhoods across the City. 1999 Mt Read Blvd South Srv Rd. Rochester, NY 14615 (585) 328-3380 www.foodlink.org Greater Rochester YMCA The YMCA offers group exercise programs, personal training, and healthy living programs. 444 East Main St Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 341-4064 http://rochesterymca.org Scholarships for those who cannot afford fees Ibero American Action League Centro de Oro Senior Programs 585-256-8900 x 123 Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester www.jccrochester.org Lifespan Lifespan offers older adults and their caregivers a wide-array of free and fee-based non-medical services. (585) 244-8400 http://www.eldersource.org/resources.html page | 6 Pathstone 400 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 340-3300 Prime Time Sister Circles African American women ages of 40 to 75 Contact: Melanie Finchess [email protected] Rochester General Health System’s Nutrition and Weight Management Center 224 Alexander St Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 922-8446 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. www.rochestergeneral.org/weightmanagement Self-pay and insurance program reimbursement options Silver Sneakers Fitness Program Senior Fitness Programs and Activities www.silversneakers.com or 888-423-4632 to find the closest participating location or for more information.*Free depending on your health insurance plan Team Red’s Red Riders– Tour de Cure Any cycling ability level can attend our monthly meetups, bike rides, and other activities. (585) 458-3040 ext. 3483 Trillium Health 259 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 210-4156 Unity Diabetes & Endocrinology Services Weight Loss and Exercise Program to Prevent Diabetes 2655 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 220 Rochester, NY 14626 (585) 368-4506 www.unitydiabetescommunity.com University of Rochester Healthy Living Center Many locations across Monroe County (585) 530-2050 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/ programs-services/healthy-living-center.aspx Diabetes : Another reason to quit Tobacco has many bad health effects, especially for people with diabetes.No matter how long you have smoked, your health will get better when you quit. Diabetes and Smoking Problems can get worse Diabetes : Another reason to quit After you quit Talk your Tobacco haswith many baddoctor healthabout: effects, especially for Weight gain or diet how changes. • people with diabetes.No matter long you have your insulin dose. • Smoking doubles the damage from diabetes smoked, your • Changing health will get better when you quit. because it damages the arteries. • Changing your diabetes pill schedule. • Diabetic smokers are more likely to get nerve • Changing other medicines like high blood damage and kidney disease. pressure or high cholesterol medicine. • Diabetic smokers are 3 times more likely to die of heart disease. Diabetes and Smoking After you quit Smoking raises the blood sugar level making •Problems can get worse Talk with your doctor about: it harder to control diabetes. • Weight gain or diet changes. weakens the the action of insulin. • Smoking doubles damage from diabetes • Smoking • Changing your insulin dose. increases the risk getting diabetes. • Smoking because it damages theofarteries. • Changing your diabetes pill schedule. • Diabetic smokers are more likely to get nerve The benefits of quitting are bigdisease. damage and kidney Diabetes• and quittingsmokers are 3 times more likely Diabetic • Better to blood die of sugar heart control. disease. circulation. • Better • Smoking raises the blood sugar level making the action of insulin. • Improves it harder to control diabetes. risk of having diabetic nerveof insulin. • Less • Smoking weakens the action and kidney problems. • Smoking increases the risk of getting diabetes. • Lowers blood pressure. cholesterol. •TheLowers benefits of quitting are big • Changing other medicines like high blood pressure or high cholesterol medicine. Diabetes and quitting • Better blood sugar control. • Better circulation. • Improves the action of insulin. • Less risk of having diabetic nerve and kidney problems. • Lowers blood pressure. • Lowers cholesterol. Check us out on... Check us out on... 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) •www.nysmokefree.com • Call us: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm • Taped message library and tip of the day - 24 hours /7 days • Join QuNitY, your smoke-free community https://qunity.nysmokefree.com This literature was developed by the Tobacco Control Program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) •www.nysmokefree.com • Call us: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm • Taped message library and tip of the day - 24 hours /7 days • Join QuNitY, This literature was developed by the Tobacco Control Program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. page | 7 Online Resources American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org Kids If you have a phone and a chronic disease, chances are there’s an app for what ails you. Not sure what to download? Consider these popular apps: Carb Counting With Lenny For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Blood Glucose Nutrition Diabetes Pal For: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch GoMeals For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Glucose Buddy For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Medications Caregivers Blue Loop For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch MedSimple For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Weight Loss Glucagon For: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Calorie Counter For: Android devices, BlackBerry, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Fitness Well-Being Charity Miles For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Sleep Time For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Map My Walk For: Android devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Source: Diabetes Forecast page | 8 CREATE YOUR PLATE How Deep? For the plate method, your food can be piled about the thickness of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand. Fruit + Dairy Non-Starchy Vegetables Grains + Starchy Vegetables Water Protein 9-inch plate page | 9