Diabetes Management & Consulting Services
Whether you’d like a diabetes consultation over the internet, a mobile device, on the phone or in our office, in English or in Spanish, we are here to guide you!
Our office near Philadelphia features all of the latest high-tech tools & gadgets, situated in a comfortable, down-to-earth setting that is conducive to sharing, learning, and problem-solving. No cubicles here – just lots of bright open space and supportive/motivational surroundings.
If you don’t live near our office, no problem! We offer all of our diabetes consulting/coaching services remotely via phone, e-mail, live chat, and video conference. Imagine… expert guidance right in the comfort of your home, business, or wherever you happen to be. No driving, parking, or conforming to mass-transit schedules. Even people who live near our office enjoy the convenience of remote care!
Plus, we offer our consulting services in Spanish as well as English. View Integrated Diabetes Services in Spanish
(please call our office for current pricing on all services: 610-642-6055)
In the US, toll-free: 877-735-3648
Outside the US: 011-1-(610) 642-6055
NEW CLIENT SERVICES
Diabetes Management Consultation
What is Included
- Analysis of assessment and relevant records prior to scheduled appointment
- Approximately 60 min. consultation
- Discuss & refine goals
- Design individualized diabetes management plan
- Begin glucose self-management strategies & education
- Detailed written instructions/recommendations
Sample of Topics Covered
- Data uploading / logging
- Basal testing
- Bolus fine-tuning
- Site rotation strategies
- New technologies & medication options
- Basic adjustments for physical activity
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to improve their glucose control and develop their self-management skills
Wellness / Weight Management Consultation
What is Included
- Analysis of assessment and relevant records prior to scheduled appointment
- Comprehensive health and wellness evaluation with IDS diabetes & wellness expert
- Clinician assessment of readiness for weight management
- Overview of weight management services and individualized guidance for client’s diabetes and weight goals
- Mental health screenings
- Refine personal goals and design an individualized weight management plan
- Glucose management strategies & education
Sample of Topics Covered
- Discuss & refine goals
- Individualized weight management strategies
- Impact of mental health on diabetes & weight management
- Physical activity & nutrition planning
Who is this for?
Those who have reasonably well-managed diabetes who would like to shift their primary focus to weight management.
FOLLOW-UP OPTIONS (after initial consultation)
Individual Follow-Up Appointments
What is Included
- Review of glucose and other diabetes-management data for fine-tuning purposes
- Diabetes self-management education on a topic pertinent to the individual
Between-appointment correspondence (email, phone, data review) is billed per interaction.
Sample of Topics Covered
- Any diabetes education topic can be covered
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants the expertise of the IDS staff without between-appointment correspondence or committing to an ongoing “coaching” service.
3 Month General Diabetes Management Retainer
What is Included
- 3 Scheduled (monthly) follow-up consultations, approx. 30-45 min. each for blood glucose management and self-management training.
- Data analysis every 1-2 weeks suggested with additional as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Hypoglycemia prevention and treatment
- Bolus strategies and timing
- Sick day management
- BG management with sports/exercise
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Preventing post-meal BG spikes
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to improve their self-management skills, prefers ongoing “coaching” and access to diabetes experts.
3 Month – Insulin pump Optimization Program
What is Included
- 4 scheduled consults, approx. 30-60 min. each
- Fine tuning of basal and bolus doses
- Advanced Pump Self- Management Education
- Data analysis every 1-2 weeks suggested with additional as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Pump troubleshooting and DKA prevention
- Use of advanced bolus delivery options
- Application of temporary basal/profile settings
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Detailed Exercise adjustments
- Minimizing post-meal glucose spikes
Who is this for?
New or experienced pump users who need a tune-up. Also for those who want to develop pump management skills beyond the “basics”.
3 Month – Hybrid Closed-Loop System Optimization Program
What is Included
- 4 scheduled consults, approx..30-60 min. each
- Fine tuning of basal and bolus doses
- System options / comparison / selection as needed.
- Data analysis every 1-2 weeks suggested with additional as needed for clarification or assistance as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
- Resources for building & installing DIY systems
*This retainer does not include downloading or building of DIY systems by our team. Acquiring technology and all app and companion app building is the responsibility of the user.
Sample of Topics Covered
- Pump troubleshooting and DKA prevention
- Use of advanced bolus delivery options and analytics
- Application of temporary basal/override settings
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Exercise adjustments
- Real-time application of CGM data
Who is this for?
New hybrid closed loop users or experienced users who feel their settings need adjustment.
Intensive Personal Diabetes Coaching – (3 Months)
What is Included
- Scheduled consultations bi-weekly, weekly, or bi-monthly as needed
- Customized diabetes self-management education
- Rapid troubleshooting guidance
- Unlimited submission of questions, records, and data for review
- Emergency supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Hypoglycemia prevention and treatment
- Bolus strategies and timing
- Sick day management
- BG management with sports/exercise
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Preventing post meal BG spikes
Who is this for?
This service is tailor-made for established patients who are seeking frequent touchpoints with an expert clinician, including:
- Newly/recently diagnosed
- Parents of children with diabetes
- Competitive athletes,
- “DIY” hybrid closed loop users
- Those struggling with anxiety related to diabetes
6 Month Diabetes Management Retainer
What is Included
- 6 Scheduled (monthly) follow-up consultations, approx. 30-45 min. each for blood glucose management and self-management training.
- Data analysis every 1-2 weeks suggested with additional as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Hypoglycemia prevention and treatment
- Bolus strategies and timing
- Sick day management
- BG management with sports/exercise
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Preventing post meal BG spikes
- Strategies for complex schedules
- Bolusing for fats and Proteins
- CGM optimization
- Preventing complications
- Reading data reports
- Glucagon use
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to go past day to day management concepts including making independent insulin adjustments and strategizing for complex situations.
12 Month Diabetes Management Retainer
What is Included
- 12 Scheduled (monthly) follow-up consultations, approx. 30-45 min. each for blood glucose management and self-management training.
- Data analysis every 1-2 weeks suggested with additional as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Hypoglycemia prevention and treatment
- Bolus strategies and timing
- Sick day management
- BG management with sports/exercise
- Advanced carb counting techniques
- Preventing post meal BG spikes
- Strategies for complex schedules
- Bolusing for fats and Proteins
- CGM optimization
- Preventing complications
- Self-adjustment of settings based on data patterns
- Glucagon use
- Additional Medication options
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants in depth education on the physiology, pharmokinetics, technology and psycho-social aspects of diabetes management with ongoing access to diabetes experts.
12 Month Diabetes Management Maintenance Retainer
What is Included
- 4 Scheduled (quarterly) follow-up consultations, approx. 30-45 min. each for blood glucose management and self-management training.
- Data analysis every 2-4 weeks suggested with additional as needed.
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment between consultations (responses usually within 24 hours)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Technology updates
- Seasonal blood sugar impacts
- Untethered strategies
- Travel
- New medication options
Who is this for?
Those who are looking to maintain a level of quality diabetes management with occasional touchpoints, data reviews and support from diabetes experts. A potential follow-up after completion of a standard 3, 6 or 12-month retainer
12 Month Diabetes Maintenance E-tainer
What is Included
- Regular submission of questions and data for review and adjustment (every 4 weeks suggested)
- Emergency Supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- No scheduled appointments for education.
- Additional single appointments can be scheduled to meet educational needs in addition to this retainer.
Who is this for?
Those in a maintenance phase of management who are confident in their knowledge base but want to know they can reach out for expert guidance and feedback at any time.
SPECIALIZED SERVICE PACKAGES
Diabetes Management Consultation
What is Included
- Monthly virtual consultations for data review/fine-tuning
- Coaching on independent living with diabetes
- Between-appointment troubleshooting
- Parental communication and support as needed
- Emergency supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Effective use of advanced technologies
- Managing stress
- Drug and alcohol safety
- Safe sexual practices
- Hypoglycemia prevention & treatment
- Sick-day management
Who is this for?
Established clients heading for college or boarding school. A great way for parents and caregivers to provide more independence while assuring continued and improved diabetes management
Pregnancy & Type 1 Diabetes Program
What is Included
- Monthly scheduled consultations until delivery, approx. 45-60 min. each
- Weekly data review and adjustments for achieving & maintaining safe, intensive glucose control
- Unlimited submission of questions and records for review
- Emergency supplies as needed/available
Sample of Topics Covered
- Perinatal nutrition
- Safe exercise
- Weight management
- Delivery preparation
- Postpartum planning
Who is this for?
A successful pregnancy is well within reach! This comprehensive service for established patients covers all of your diabetes management needs from post-conception through delivery.
Adios Adipose! Weight Management Solution for Insulin Users (4 months)
What is Included
- Weekly wellness appointments with IDS wellness staff. Includes check-ins for logging and interpretation of personal diabetes and health data
- Individualized personal exercise planning session with IDS exercise physiologist
- Unlimited access to IDS virtual group workouts
- Access to monthly group wellness webinars
- Positive encouragement and accountability
- Program completion recognition
Sample of Topics Covered
- Implementation of plan designed during initial consultation
- Physical activity-specific coaching
- Integrated weight loss and glucose regulation strategies
- Additional medication options for diabetes management and weight loss.
- Nutrition and food selection/preparation education
Who is this for?
Those who have reasonably well-managed diabetes who would like to shift their primary focus to weight management.
*Wellness/Weight Management Consultation must be completed prior to enrollment.
Adios Adipose! Weight Management Maintenance Program (4 months)
What is Included
- Monthly appointments with IDS wellness staff
- Weekly check-ins for logging and interpretation of personal diabetes and health data
- Unlimited access to IDS virtual group workouts
- Access to monthly group wellness webinars
- Mental health support/referrals as needed
- Positive encouragement and accountability to assist with weight loss maintenance
Sample of Topics Covered
- Hydration strategies
- Sleep patterns
- Burning calories through daily activities
- Stress relief
- Hypoglycemia minimization
- Motivation techniques
Who is this for?
Those who have completed our Intensive wellness / Weight Management program and wish to continue their weight loss progress with the support and guidance of wellness experts
Contact Us!
Email Integrated Diabetes Services
(please call our office for current pricing on all services: 610-642-6055)
In the US, toll-free: 877-735-3648
Outside the US: 011-1-(610) 642-6055