case manager vs diabetes nurse.

giggs · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 11:52 PM

Is there a difference between a case manager and a diabetes nurse? I was told there was....
Paul was diagnosed in this past Aug...is it to soon for the diabetes nurse to stop weekly contact with him?

Harold · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 03:54 AM

Not sure what the situation is. Are you talking about a case manager for an impared person?

giggs · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 08:31 AM

nooo, for a diabetic patient.

JediSkipdogg · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 08:44 AM

We have case managers?

Mich · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 08:44 AM

Is the case manager through the doctor's office or the insurance company?

Penny · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 08:48 AM

I got a case management "team" from my insurance company a few months ago......it's a big pain, and very little help!

giggs · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 11:05 PM

Thanks all for responses. Yeah Im not sure about the difference either.

When he was first diagnosed he got a little team, his dr, diabetes nurse and a nutritionist...I then got the suggestions to look for a case manager which was better....Just curious. I guess theres no difference which is a good thing. Once again. Thanks.

Cyborg · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2006, 04:21 AM

UHC tried to assign a "diabetes team" to me. Problem was that they cared more about the insurance company than they did me. When I found out they really weren't working "for me", i politely told them I didn't need thier assistance. I don't need an insurance company dictating my treatment, I just need them to pay the claims...