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Methodist Hospitals Diabetes Center is an intensive education program designed to help patients self-manage their diabetes.  Our program offers information on nutrition, blood sugar levels, physical activities, and medicine.

Class Location:

Midlake Campus
2269 West 25th Avenue
Gary, Indiana  46404 

Appointments/Registration:

Written Physician Referral Required

Call to schedule and initial evaluation appointment

219.944.4160

 

Services

1.  Individual, one-hour appointment with Diabetes Educator (advance registration required)

  • Patient history, review of current lab results
  • Assessment of patient’s understanding of diabetes and self-management techniques
  • Goal setting
  • Medication use
  • Insulin administration
  • Blood glucose monitoring

2.  Diabetes Self Management Educations (DSME) Classes

Classes presented by:

  • Registered Nurses who are certified Diabetes Educators and Certified Pump Trainers
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Clinical Pharmacists
  • Behavioral Psychologists
  • Spiritual Care Provider

Class Content

  • Diabetes Disease Process
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Activity
  • Medications
  • Monitoring/Using Results
  • Acute Complications
  • Chronic Complications
  • Goal Setting and Problem Solving
  • Psychosocial Adjustment
  • Pre-Conception Care for Pregnancy (including gestational diabetes)

3.  Ongoing Education & Support

  • Group or Individual Follow-Up  (scheduled 3 to 6 months after attending DSME classes)
  • Option for One-on-One Appointment With Dietitian
  • Monthly Diabetes Support/Education Group Meetings

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Forms of Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

  • Develops when your pancreas makes little or no insulin.
  • Affects between 5 and 10 percent of people with diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

  • More common than Type 1.
  • Affects between 90 and 95 percent of people with diabetes over age 20.
  • Occurs when your body is resistant to the effects of insulin or your pancreas produces some, but not enough, insulin to maintain a normal glucose level.

More Americans have diabetes than ever before. The disease affects 17 million adults and children. Because diabetes can develop gradually, and often has no symptoms, almost a third of individuals with the disease, may not know they have it.

 

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