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Education
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MIMA Diabetes Self Management Education Program provides the highest level of education
and care to people struggling with diabetes in Brevard County. The program educates
people on diabetic care, and more importantly the steps needed to try to prevent
or slow the effects of the disease.
Program Medical Direction: Dr. Ruben Pipek, Board Certified Endocrinologist
MIMA is passionate about diabetes care and education, and we feel there is a tremendous
need to offer a comprehensive program to our community. The cutting edge research
and educational information that we provide could completely change the way a person
is able to manage their disease.
As testimony to the quality of care provided at MIMA, 24 MIMA physicians are recognized
by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Diabetic Physician Recognition Program.
MIMA’s education program staff includes a registered dietitian and two registered
nurses, all certified diabetes educators, who work closely with the MIMA endocrinologists
and physicians.
MIMA's program includes:
- A series of three classes; each 3-hours long and held weekly for three consecutive
weeks. Morning and afternoon class times are offered. In addition, the class is
offered one Saturday each month from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- An individual consultation with one of the diabetes educators
- Individual Medical Nutrition Therapy with the registered dietitian after the completion
of the classes. These sessions allow one-on-one guidance for your specific needs
with respect to other health related concerns, schedules, and food preferences.
- Program graduates of the comprehensive program can attend two, 1-hour follow up
sessions every year. These sessions are geared to provide updates on diabetes management
and to examine progress toward meeting treatment goals or to establish new goals
or changes in treatment plan as needed.
Classes are held at the MIMA offices at 200 Sheridan Road, Melbourne. For more information,
please contact 321-725-4500 x 7303 to discuss details of the program and eligibility.
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