Join host Jill Melby on the "Here's to Your Health" podcast as she talks with Sarah Gaul, CCMH's Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), during Diabetes Awareness Month.

This episode focuses on the critical need for and structure of the CCMH Diabetes Management Program.

Discussion points of the podcase include:

• Local Impact: Learn why the incidence of diabetes in Crawford County (at about 21% of adults) is significantly higher than the state and national averages.
• Early Detection is Key: Sarah explains how early detection and management drastically reduce the risk of severe, long-term complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputations.
• The Care Plan: Understand the program's approach, which combines lifestyle management and medication management, focusing on seven key areas of self-care:
  • Healthy coping
  • Being active
  • Taking medications
  • Healthy eating
  • Monitoring (blood glucose testing)
  • Reducing risks
  • Preventing complications long-term
• Accessing Care: Find out how anyone with a diabetes diagnosis can be seen by the CDCES, which requires a physician or provider order for education.

Tune in to understand how the accredited CCMH program is helping our community manage diabetes and live well.

Learn more about our Diabetes Management program at www.ccmhia.com/medical-services/nutrition-and-diabetes-education/