The Medical Center Community Diabetes Program
Caring for your diabetes may seem like a challenge, but you can lead a happy
and healthy life. You do not have to be alone in managing your diabetes.
The Medical Center Community Diabetes Program offers the highest quality
diabetes education in the area to assist you and your family. Diabetes
education will help you to find the balance you need to live a healthy life and
prevent the complications that may occur from diabetes.
The Medical Center Community Diabetes Program
follows the high standards for
education recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The program is
staffed by healthcare professionals with specialized training and commitment to
diabetes care. A Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator and a Registered
Dietitian are on our staff to provide you with personalized service. Our
program is designed to work closely with your personal physician and his or her
treatment plan.
Education Opportunities
The Medical Center Community Diabetes Program offers flexible education
opportunities to meet your busy schedule. A dynamic comprehensive class
setting is offered during day and evening hours to meet your specific needs.
Our program provides assistance and instruction on:
- Individualized Assessment
- The Disease Process
- Meal Planning
- Medication
- Monitoring
- Prevention of Complications
- Coping/Stress Management
- Foot and Skin Care
- Exercise
- Personalized Goal Setting
- Insulin
Individual counseling with a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator or Registered
Dietitian is available by appointment for anyone with special needs.
Entering Our Program
You may enter the Community Diabetes Program through a referral from your
physician or by self-referral. Your physician will then be contacted by
our staff to assist in the development of your personal plan of care. Your
physician is an integral part of your diabetes care and will be kept informed of
your progress throughout the program. In addition, we encourage you to
bring a family member or friend with you to our program as additional support.
The Medical Center is pleased to offer the Community Diabetes Program at an
affordable cost. Some insurance companies will cover the cost of the
program. Please check with your insurance provider to see if you qualify.
Staying With You
Once your initial program has been completed,
your road to success in diabetes care continues. Although the formal
program is finished, we will still be available to assist you in a variety of
ways. You may expect the following:
- Personal Contact
- The Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator will
contact you to review your progress and answer any questions you may have
about your diabetes care.
- Free Diabetes Education Support Groups
- During these meetings, you will gain current
information from professionals in the field of diabetes. You will also
be able to gain support from other people who live with diabetes.
- Additional Educational Classes
- Classes on diabetes and related topics are
offered to keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in diabetes care.
- Information
- You may sign up to receive free diabetes
information, which you will receive in the mail.
- Referrals
- The staff of the Community Diabetes Program will
be happy to assist you in any way for additional services you may find
beneficial. These services include areas such as wound care, exercise
opportunities, and smoking cessation classes.
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To schedule an appointment or for more
information about The Medical Center Community Diabetes Program, call (270)
745-0942 or 1-877-800-3824. We will be pleased to answer any questions you
might have and welcome the opportunity to work with you on managing your
diabetes.
