Specifications include, but are not limited to: The primary goal of diabetes education is to provide knowledge and skill training, as well as help individuals identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to achieve effective self-care management and behavior change. Education Services provided to DARS/DBS consumers include an initial and post training assessment of the consumer’s ability to independently manage their diabetes at home, in the workplace, or assesses their ability to participate in intensive blind rehabilitation training such as Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) training or mini trainings. One-on-one training is conducted by the provider to better prepare a DBS consumer to make informed choices about his or her diabetes; and help the consumer develop the confidence and skills to implement his or her choices, and to control their diabetes. The comprehensive program helps individuals with diabetes learn how to manage their disease and be as healthy as possible.
