Embrace the healthiest you with Firefly's
Diabetes Wellness Program
Welcome to Your Diabetes Wellness Journey
Thanks for your interest in the Diabetes Wellness Program! We’re excited to work with you to manage your diabetes, lower your risk of complications, and support your long-term health.
The goal of this program is to empower you to effectively manage your diabetes and improve your A1c (your average blood glucose level over the past few months), which tells us how well your diabetes is being managed. Our approach complements the care you receive from your doctor or nurse practitioner and is built on the core principles of the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES).
We know managing diabetes can be challenging. That’s why our program provides a supportive space to learn valuable tips and find encouragement — helping you feel less alone.
You’ll get hands-on help to get your diabetes under control and cope with the diabetes management journey.
Monitoring
A 15-day continuous glucose monitor.
Training
Learn how to check and track your blood glucose on your own.
Coaching
Gain the guidance you need to build healthy lifestyle habits.
What to expect
The Diabetes Wellness Program includes two sessions with your Health Guide. Each session will cover different topics related to managing diabetes.
Session 1:
Diabetes essentials
We’ll go over the basics of diabetes, the self-care behaviors essential to managing diabetes, nutrition, medication adherence, and monitoring your blood glucose.
Review these essential resources before your session:
- Diabetes basics
- 7 self-care behaviors to manage your diabetes
- Medications (3-minute video)
- Monitoring (3-minute video)
- Blood sugar levels at a glance
Additional resources for diabetes education:
Session 2:
Nutrition, physical activity, stress, and risk reduction
We’ll talk about how nutrition and physical activity affect blood glucose, ways to cope with the stress of living with diabetes, and how to lower your risk of health problems.
Review these essential resources before your session:
- Eating to Manage Diabetes
- Physical Activity Q&A
- Managing Stress (3-minute video)
- Lowering Risks (3-minute video)
- Important Health Checks When You Have Diabetes
Additional resources for diabetes self-management:
What we need from you
- Actively participate in both sessions with your Health Guide
- Review the essential resources before each session
- Complete the “on your own” home activities we give you
- Take a survey before and after the program
- Recheck your A1C three months after your final session
Meet your Health Guides
We're thrilled to introduce the expert team guiding you through our Diabetes Wellness Program: Riley and Israel. Both bring extensive knowledge and a passion for empowering individuals with diabetes and are certified Diabetes Educators. You're in caring and capable hands with Riley and Israel.
Riley Muggler
Senior Health Guide
Drawn to Firefly's mission to enhance primary care, Riley integrates food and movement into care, helping patients build sustainable, enjoyable routines through fun and innovative approaches to exercise and healthy eating.
Israel Rivera
Senior Health Guide
As a clinical life coach, Israel helps individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and depression reclaim hope. Firefly provides Israel with the platform to empower people to take charge of their health. He serves as a thinking partner, helping to empower every patient.