Assessment of Barriers To The Delivery of Medicare Reimbursed Diabetes Self-Management Education In Rural Areas
Author: South Carolina Rural Research Center
Date Published: 2004
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions among older adults in the United States disproportionately affecting women and minorities. If untreated, diabetes can lead to severe complications or death. However, this disease can be successfully managed through exercise, proper nutrition, and an appropriate prescription medication. Diabetes Self Management Education programs provide services to newly diagnosed and chronic sufferers with diabetes. The objective of this project was to explore the barriers that rural practitioners in providing diabetes education services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Date Published: 2004
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions among older adults in the United States disproportionately affecting women and minorities. If untreated, diabetes can lead to severe complications or death. However, this disease can be successfully managed through exercise, proper nutrition, and an appropriate prescription medication. Diabetes Self Management Education programs provide services to newly diagnosed and chronic sufferers with diabetes. The objective of this project was to explore the barriers that rural practitioners in providing diabetes education services to Medicare beneficiaries.
