Diabetes Management and Prevention
What is Diabetes?
It is estimated that 29.1 million people have diabetes, a disease in which your blood glucose or sugar level is too high. Diabetes can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and can also cause heart disease and strokes. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers to help people with diabetes work to take steps to control the disease and lower their risk of complications.
Change the Life You Live: Diabetes
Memorial Hospital offers a wide variety of classes to help those with diabetes whether newly diagnosed or living with diabetes for years. The classes are facilitated by certified diabetes educators. Participants will learn how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. Participants are encouraged to bring a spouse, friend, or family member.
Classes offered include:
- Diabetes Pathways – Baseline classes for both newly diagnosed and those never previously educated on diabetes
- Diabetes Workshop – Get Energized- Refresher two hour class for those who have had previous education
- Personalized Curriculum – Available following Diabetes Pathways or Workshop. The classes include: Advanced Meal Planning, Carb Counting, and Pattern Management
Classes are offered on a continual basis. Pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0521. Classes are held in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 102 (lower level).
Diabetes Prevention Program
The Diabetes Prevention Program consists of 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly sessions and follows the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for diabetes prevention. The program provides support for a year in order to make lifestyle changes and includes goals for weight loss and physical activity.
Pre-registration is required by calling Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Diabetes Management and Prevention Services at 812-996-0521.
