Category: Diabetes Prevention and Management
Address: 4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Website: https://www.christushealth.org/southwest-louisiana/lake-area/service-treatments/diabetes
Our diabetes management program, accredited through the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), can provide the tools to help you make healthy choices while addressing your specific treatment and lifestyle modification needs. You will also have the opportunity to participate in group classes enabling you to learn about diabetes whether it is something new or something you’ve been living with for years. Our team of diabetes specialists and certified diabetes educators help you and your families:
- Understand how diabetes affects blood glucose levels
- Learn how to monitor blood glucose at home
- Understand how to select foods to assist in controlling blood glucose levels
- Prevent low blood glucose levels
They also offer support groups on the second Thursday of every OTHER month in the hospital boardroom. This group will provide education and support for those who have diabetes or anyone who may have loved ones with diabetes. No appointment is needed and anyone is welcome to attend.