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ANSWERS SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DIABETIVISION
Q Where will my counseling sessions be held?
A Leela will travel to your home and provide counseling and
teaching right in your own environment.
Because many people who are facing vision loss have transportation
issues, this is one way that DiabetiVision can make it easier for you to
receive the counseling and teaching you need.
Q How far do you travel for these home visits?
A Leela’s business office is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan
and home visits are provided up to 90 miles away from this location. However, if you are in need of diabetes
counseling services and you live outside this area, please contact
DiabetiVision as special arrangements may be able to be made. Additionally, DiabetiVision may be able
to refer you to another specialist in your area who could provide
assistance.
Q How long will a counseling session
last?
A The initial home visit with
DiabetiVision typically lasts two hours.
Additional counseling and teaching sessions usually last one to two
hours.
Q Can I have family members present at my DiabetiVision
sessions?
A Family members are welcome to attend
any counseling or teaching sessions.
In fact, it is sometimes beneficial for family members to learn
adapted diabetes management skills right along with you. As well, all family members are affected
when one person has diabetes and supportive counseling may be helpful for
the family.
There also may be times when you want to meet alone with
your counselor. As counseling sessions progress, it may be necessary to evaluate who
should be present and where sessions should occur. Assessing the counseling
progress is an on-going process. Decisions about changes will be made
through open discussions, clear communication, and careful goal setting.
Q How will I pay for services provided by DiabetiVision?
A DiabetiVision currently accepts private health insurance as
reimbursement for social work services.
Contact DiabetiVision to inquire if your insurance company is a
participant. 734-904-7854 or leela.kausch@diabetivision.com If your policy requires
co-pays, these payments will be expected at the time of service and can be
made by check, cash or money order.
Contact DiabetiVision if you wish to inquire about
private pay for counseling and teaching services. 734-904-7854 or leela.kausch@diabetivision.com
Leela Kausch currently holds a vendor contract with
Michigan Commission for the Blind.
If you are already a client of the Commission, then services may be
able to be paid for through Michigan Commission for the Blind funds,
depending on your own service provision plan and availability of such
funds.
Q What is a CVRT?
A CVRT stands for Certified Vision Rehabilitation
Therapist. In order to be a CVRT one
needs to have graduated from an accredited university program in the area
of Blind Rehabilitation and needs to sit for an exam. As well, continuing education credits are
required to maintain certification. Leela Kausch is a CVRT.
Q What is an LMSW?
A LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. In order to be licensed in the State of Michigan as a social
worker, one must have graduated from an accredited university program in
the area of social work and needs to sit for a licensing exam. Continuing education credits are required
to maintain licensure. Leela Kausch is a Licensed Master Social Worker in
the State of Michigan.
Q Is Leela Kausch a Certified Diabetes Educator?
A No, Leela is not a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). Leela is a social worker who specializes
in diabetes counseling and she is also a vision rehabilitation therapist
with expertise in the areas of adapted diabetes management. Leela will be able to assist you in
learning how to use special devices to help you measure insulin, use a
talking blood glucose monitor, or manage your medications, if you have
vision loss. Leela will also provide
counseling and emotional support necessary for you to meet your own
diabetes self management goals. If you require advice about insulin dosing,
meal planning, exercise program planning or other medically related
diabetes issues, Leela will refer you to the proper health care
professionals in your area.
Q I do not have vision loss, but I have diabetes. Does DiabetiVision provide counseling
services to people who do not have vision loss?
A Yes, DiabetiVision provides counseling services to all those whose lives have been touched by diabetes in any
way. Often with diabetes there are multiple health concerns. Leela has both professional and personal
experience in dealing with many aspects of diabetes. Some of the issues include:
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educating loved ones about your health condition
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adjusting to taking injections
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fear of diabetes complications
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employment issues
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dealing with decreased mobility and the need to exercise
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managing a dialysis schedule
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dealing with transportation issues due to an inability to
drive
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coping with diet changes
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balancing your food needs with those of family members
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organizing all the new information about diabetes
This is just a sampling of some of the diabetes
issues with which people often need help.
Leela would be happy to assist you in finding solutions to your own,
unique diabetes related questions.
CONTACT DIABETIVISION AT
734-904-7854 or leela.kausch@diabetivision.com
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