Diploma Diabetes Patient Education (DDPE)

Diploma Diabetes Patient Education (DDPE) - Diabetes Patient Education In many cases, you can control diabetes through better nutrition, a healthy weight, physical activity, and regular checkups with your health care team. Sometimes medication is also necessary, which your health care provider will determine. Medication, if prescribed by your doctor or nurse practitioner, is a crucial component of diabetes management and should be taken as directed. Some medications need to be timed with meals, and if so your doctor or nurse practitioner will instruct you on appropriate timing.