Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Center

The Diabetes Center at Methodist Hospitals Southlake and Midlake campuses helps you learn to control your diabetes, so diabetes doesn’t control you.  Regardless if you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes or have had the condition for many years, The Diabetes Center at Methodist Hospitals will teach you how to control it and reduce your risk for long-term complications from Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes.

Recognized and certified by the American Diabetes Association, Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial and private insurance providers, our program is designed for diabetics and their families. Our team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, and support staff work with your physician to help you achieve the best quality of life.

Services

Individual Appointment with Diabetes Educator
            Assessment and Evaluation
            Advance Registration Required
Diabetes Self Management Education Classes
            Group and Individual Classes
            Nutrition, Medications, Complications, Goal Setting
            Glucose Monitoring and Understanding Results
            Managing Gestational Diabetes
Ongoing Education & Support
            3-6 Months after attending DSME Classes
            Monthly Support Meetings
            Group and Individual Follow-Up
Dietary Counseling
            What to Eat and What to Avoid
            How to Read Food Labels
            Carbohydrate Counting

Staff

• Outpatient Diabetic Educators:
• Carol Sakelaris, RN, BSN, MPA
• Kristina Greene, RD, MS, CD
• Cheryl Costa, RN, BSN
  
  
• Inpatient Diabetic Educator:
• Laureena  Millender,  MSN, APRN, CNS

Appointments/Registration

The Diabetes Center at Methodist Hospitals is under the direction of Outpatient Services.  You will need a written physician referral.  This referral is also required to receive reimbursement from your insurance provider.

To schedule your initial appointment, contact:

Learn the Facts about Diabetes

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