Category: Diabetes Prevention and Management
Address: 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA 71232
Website: www.delhihospital.com
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Click here to take a simple risk test. Our AADE Nationally Recognized Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to help those with diabetes gain and/or maintain control of their diabetes and to feel good about themselves while doing so. Program participants can choose from either monthly group sessions, individual education sessions, or a combination of both.
Our staff of Certified Diabetes Educators includes a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian. The Program is supervised by and all sessions are led by one of our CDE staff. The goal of the Diabetes Self-Management program is to teach skills that will enable the patient to keep blood glucose levels as close to the normal range as possible. We will work with your physician to help you attain and maintain this goal. Most private insurances and Medicare cover the cost of these services, including your blood glucose monitoring supplies, insulin syringes, etc.
Diabetes Education
We offer the services of a diabetes educator who will help you learn about your disease. We offer instructions on:
- Meal Plans
- Medications
- Exercise Plans
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Possible Complications
- Sick Day Management
- Stress Management
- Foot & Skin Care
- Dental Care
Contact: Tammy Johnston, RN, CDE
More Information: 318-878-2845