Cindy Herman, Aspirus Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Aspirus Health is underscoring the critical role of diabetes education in helping patients manage their condition and prevent long-term complications. With more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), education programs are proving essential in empowering individuals to make informed choices about nutrition, exercise, and medication use.
Diabetes education goes beyond dietary restrictions. Patients often arrive expecting lists of foods they cannot eat, but the focus is instead on providing accurate, personalized information. This helps patients navigate conflicting advice and make sustainable lifestyle changes.
“We’re not here to tell you what you can’t do,” said Cindy Herman, Aspirus Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. “Our goal is to help people understand how their choices affect blood sugar, how medications work, and how even small steps, like walking with family, can make a big difference.”
Education also addresses practical challenges, such as proper medication timing and realistic activity levels. Herman notes that many patients discover they have not been taking medications correctly, and learning the right approach can significantly improve outcomes.
Family involvement is another cornerstone of effective diabetes management. When households adopt healthier habits together, patients receive stronger support, and children learn preventive behaviors that reduce their own risk of developing diabetes later in life.
“When families walk together, cook together, and learn together, those habits become lifelong,” Herman added. “Education isn’t just about the patient; it’s about building healthier communities.”
Aspirus Health’s diabetes education programs reflect the organization’s broader mission to empower patients with knowledge and support, ensuring they can live the lives they want while reducing the risk of complications.
For more information about diabetes education programs at Aspirus Health, visit aspirus.org.
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