Knowledge Is the Best Medicine

Yeah, and here's what the research tells us. American Diabetes Association, along with 6 other medical organizations, they published a consensus statement report that said something very remarkable. They said diabetes self-management education, and I'm quoting, "As important to the treatment plan as selection of a medication." So this is from ADA. They're saying diabetes self-management education is as important as a treatment plan and selection of medication. Education is important as much as drugs, and the data shows that patients who receive more people who receive more than 10 hours of structured diabetes education have better blood sugar control, fewer complications, fewer hospitalizations, and even lower mortality. So we've got to understand that as much as it's important for you to see the doctor, the education is equally important.