Provider screenings and referrals are the key way to get patients on the path to lowering A1c, managing weight, improving eating habits, and so many other positive health behaviors. Patients in our programs:
Provider screenings and referrals are the key way to get patients on the path to lowering A1c, managing weight, improving eating habits, and so many other positive health behaviors. Patients in our programs:
of their body weight (in our Diabetes Prevention Program).
to make lifestyle changes that include maintaining an average of 150 minutes of physical activity a week.
from licensed dietitians based on their needs including carbohydrate counting for those persons with diabetes, the DASH low sodium diet for those with hypertension, and eating a balanced plate for safe and effective weight loss.
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Currently, one of the biggest challenges in diabetes and hypertension data is that fewer patients are getting to the doctor to be screened for these chronic conditions. The Florida Department of Health is committed to connecting patients to providers and bringing screening resources to the public.
Below is a brief overview of current rates in Hillsborough as well the state of Florida. **More information and customized presentations available upon request:
Number of diagnosed cases of prediabetes (ICD-10 code R73.03) is low compared to estimated actual cases.
Estimated that 1 in 3 people in the U.S. have prediabetes and only 80% of those individuals are diagnosed cases.
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