How can you control diabetes?
We can help…
When you have diabetes, balancing life’s many responsibilities can be a challenge. However, with the right skills and information, you can lead an active, healthy, and satisfying life. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with diabetes for years, St. Francis Hospital & Health Services can help.
A comprehensive diabetes education program is offered that includes sessions with a diabetes nurse educator and/or a registered dietitian who are either experienced in diabetes management or are certified diabetes educators.
We provide the following diabetes education services:
MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy)
§ A one-hour nutrition consultation with a dietitian
§ MNT services require a physician’s referral
§ St. Francis bills insurance and Medicare for MNT services.
DSMT (Diabetes Self Management Training)
- 10 hours of comprehensive diabetes education in a group setting
- Meet the first four Wednesdays of every month with a variety of class time options to accommodate any schedule
- DSMT services require a physician’s referral
- St. Francis bills insurance and Medicare for DSMT services
- Come and learn about the following topics to help you better manage your diabetes:
· Diabetes disease process
· Healthy food choices and meal planning
· Carbohydrate counting
· Physical activity
· Blood glucose monitoring
· Medication information
· Emotional well-being
· Short-term and long-term complications
· Goal setting and problem solving
· Gestational diabetes information is available as needed
Diabetes Support Group
- A free support group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the St. Francis Hospital Franciscan Room
- A variety of speakers, topics and ideas are offered to assist you in your diabetes management.