641—9.7 (135) Diabetes program management for programs not recognized by the American Diabetes Association or accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
	 9.7(1) Pertinent information related to the recent medical history, physical examination, and test results performed by the participant’s health care provider shall be provided when the participant is referred to the program. Program staff shall remain in contact with the participant’s health care provider and shall make recommendations relative to the medical care and treatment of the participant’s diabetes when appropriate.
	 9.7(2) When the participant completes the program, arrangements shall be made by program staff for optimal follow-up care.
	 9.7(3) Program staff members shall take an active role in the care of the participant’s diabetes during the course of the program to optimize diabetes control. The program staff shall be prepared to make necessary recommendations to the referring health care provider in the participant’s diabetes management which may include the following:
	  a.   	 Changes in the insulin regimen.
	  b.   	 Changes in the medications.
	  c.   	 Changes in the food plan.
	  d.   	 Changes in exercise.
	 9.7(4) Written materials supporting the program curriculum are to be made available to the participants. Educational materials from commercial sources shall be carefully evaluated by staff and be consistent with the program curriculum.
[ARC 9249B, IAB 12/1/10, effective 1/5/11]