Joslin Diabetes
What kind of outcome can I expect?
While it is impossible to predict individual outcomes, virtually all, of our patients, return home feeling significantly better and most leave pain free. Nearly all of my patients have reported an overall improvement in their quality of life. My definition of success is that, after finishing treatment, you can do anything that you could do prior to the chronic pain syndrome.The first day requires approximately 2 hours of testing and 2 1/2 hours of treatment.
Is this chronic pain treatment covered by insurance?
Yes, most insurance policies cover this treatment. If you contact the clinic, the insurance department will contact your insurance company to verify coverage.We ONLY have access to your account to make payments that you have authorized. We never access your payment account(s) without your authorization and, as noted above, we never have information about your account balance.We ONLY have access to your account to make payments that you have authorized. We never access your payment account(s) without your authorization and, as noted above, we never have information about your account balance.
How can I see a dietician?
Individual diabetic dietary education is available to patients followed by KU Internal Medicine or KU Endocrine physicians only. If you are an Internal Medicine patient, you may schedule a dietary appointment through the Internal Medicine scheduling clerk (). If you are followed by an Endocrine physician, you may schedule a dietary appointment through the Cray Center. Group dietary instruction occurs as part of the group education classes.No, CDHD does not provide any diabetes screening or diagnostic testing. You can consult with your family physician or contact the Humphreys Diabetes Center. Call or visit them on the web.The answer to the first question used to be yes. However, we have licensed one of our patents to the Dynatronics Corporation. The result of this partnership is a new unit called the Dynatron STS.
What is the center’s payment plan?
Summa’s Center for Diabetes Care will bill directly to all health insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid. For more information, call Summa’s Center for Diabetes Care at .RSDS is a chronic, complex pain syndrome, and cannot be “cured”. However, pain free remission is possible and you can have a normal life, again.Summa’s Center for Diabetes Care will bill directly to all health insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid.
Can I just walk in for classes, meter clinic or support group?
Support group meets the last Tuesday every other month from 1-2 pm on a walk-in basis, with no charge. Participation in classes needs to be scheduled in advance (referral from physician needed for insurance payment) Meter clinic is from 11 am - 12 pm daily and walk-ins are accepted. This clinic is designed to help people having problems or concerns with their current meter or need a new meter and instruction.We have had years of experience in the testing and treatment of the chronic pain, including specialized training in sensory nerve testing. Not only do we have more experience with the STS treatment than any other chronic pain clinic in the world, but also, the STS was invented here. We are utilizing techniques that, to my knowledge, are unique to our practice. These techniques include the Dynatron STS and the patented topical cream and patented electrodes.No, CDHD does not provide any diabetes screening or diagnostic testing. You can consult with your family physician or contact the Humphreys Diabetes Center.
How do I enroll as a nurse clinic patient?
You need to see one of our endocrinologists for evaluation and development of a treatment plan. Once the plan is in place, and you feel you would like to move to the ARNP/PA-C clnics, discuss your desire with the doctor. He will arrange for you to be assigned to an ARNP or PA-C if he feels that is appropriate.The study included 529 men and women with type 2 diabetes who were cared for at a medical center in Turin, Italy.Summa’s Center for Diabetes Care will bill directly to all health insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid. For more information, call Summa’s Center for Diabetes Care at .
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