Health Extension for Diabetes

Developed in 2017, Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) is an ADA practice-tested self-management and support program created by Clemson University and recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a practice-tested diabetes support program

What is the structure of HED?

HED is a 4-month diabetes self-management support program that is delivered by group facilitation. The program is primarily delivered via HED facilitators with one session delivered by a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). The program is a high-touch program providing eight bi-weekly core group education sessions with individual, personalized follow-up contacts between group sessions. The program can be delivered in person or online.

How long is the Health Extension for Diabetes program?

For each cohort, HED is approximately 4-months long and includes a series of 8 education sessions and intermittent support. Each session is one-hour.

What is an ADA practice-tested support program?

HED is an ADA Diabetes Practice-Tested Support program. A Diabetes Practice-Tested Support program indicates a program has high-quality diabetes support curriculums and resources that meet the American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria for support programming, aligns with the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, and demonstrates significant positive outcomes.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Adults 18+
• Must work or live in Sullivan County
• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes