case manager vs diabetes nurse.

[giggs]

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]

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

[giggs]

nooo, for a diabetic patient.

[JediSkipdogg]

We have case managers? :hmmmm:

[Mich]

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

[Penny]

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

[giggs]

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

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...