Welcome to Diabetes EducationKishwaukee Community Hospital’s Diabetes Education Team can help you live a happy and healthy life with diabetes.
Our mission is to empower people of all ages to appropriately self-manage their diabetes so they may benefit from lifelong good health. Our team of experts in diabetes care offers a variety of services. Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association.
Education can be provided individually or as a group and is based on national standards of care for diabetes. Some of the topics discussed are:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Complications
- Continuous blood glucose monitoring
- Diabetes awareness and prevention
- Diabetes overview
- Exercise
- Foot care
- Gestational diabetes
- Insulin pump training and therapy
- Medications
- Nutrition
- Carb counting
- Heart healthy eating
- Meal planning
- Recipes
- Weight management
- Preconception care
- Resources
- Self-management skills
- Sick day guidelines
- Stress management
Small Steps Lead to Success
Motivation is provided to start or continue positive adjustments in lifestyle. Change can be difficult, but with a positive attitude you can do anything.
Recommendations are shared with you and your doctor. Using a team approach, we provide the latest information about diabetes treatment. Together we develop a nutrition plan tailored to meet your needs. Medications, monitoring systems, and other methods to control your diabetes are introduced or reviewed.
We Provide You Important Information. You Have the Power to Use it.
Support and extra care are offered at all times based on your special needs and concerns. It is common to have mixed emotions about diabetes such as anger, fear, or frustration. We encourage you to gather the support you need by involving your family and friends in your care.Diabetes is With You for Life. So are We!
Continuing care is strongly recommended for positive health outcomes. Everyone with diabetes needs on-going education and regular evaluation of their diabetes management.
For more information about diabetes, contact us.
