Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-2 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Subject 120-2-82 - COVERAGE FOR MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF DIABETES
Rule 120-2-82-.04 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 120-2-82-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

For the purposes of this Regulation Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "ADA" means the American Diabetes Association;

(2) "Certification" means the review, approval and assignment of a program site number of an outpatient diabetes education program that meets minimum standards;

(3) "Certified Diabetes Educator" means a person currently certified by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators;

(4) "Certified, Registered, or Licensed Health Care Professional" means those individuals who make up an interdisciplinary team, including professionals with skills specific to each content area. This team may include any individual of any health care profession, but must include at least:

(a) a licensed Dietitian; and

(b) a Registered Nurse or other health care professional who is a Certified Diabetes Educator.

(5) "Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training and Education" means a program that sets forth proper self-management and treatment of diabetes, including information on diet.

(6) "Diabetes Mellitus" includes the following:

(a) "Insulin-dependent diabetes," known as Type 1 Diabetes, and characterized by beta cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency and requiring insulin injections to sustain life;

(b) "Type 2 Diabetes," characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Type 2 Diabetes is managed by food plan, exercise, weight control, and in some instances, oral medications and/or insulin. Type 2 Diabetes has previously been defined as "noninsulin dependent diabetes;"

(c) "Gestational diabetes" which is diagnosed during pregnancy;

(d) "Non-insulin using diabetes" which is controlled by food/meal planning and exercise.

(7) "Dietitian" means an individual licensed pursuant to the applicable statutes and Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia;

(8) "Pharmacist" means an individual licensed pursuant to the applicable statutes and Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia;

(9) "Physician" means an individual licensed pursuant to the applicable statutes and Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia and practicing within the scope of such licensure;

(10) "Registered Nurse" means an individual who qualifies under the applicable statutes or administrative rules of the licensing or registry board of the state.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 33-2-9, 33-24-59.2.

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