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Diabetes Care

Live longer & healthier with diabetes

Untreated diabetes, or high blood sugar (also called blood glucose), damages blood vessels throughout the body. Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can cause heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, amputation, and other serious problems. Diabetes during pregnancy can be dangerous to both mother and baby. Fortunately, medical studies prove that controlling blood sugar levels can reduce the long-term complications of diabetes. Our team of physicians, nurses, and nutritionists will work closely with you, your family and your referring doctors to help you control your blood sugar levels, so that you can live a longer, healthier life with diabetes.

Why choose Doctors Hospital Diabetes Center?

  • Small group classes
  • Personalized instructions and follow up
  • An American Diabetes Association recognized program
  • Areas first Diabetes Self-Management Outpatient Education program

Outcomes

  • 95% of all patients would recommend educational classes to someone they know
  • 97% achievement in patients lowering their HgbAlc levels
  • Measurable weight loss upon program completion

Diabetes Outpatient Services

  • Diabetes Self-Management
    • Initial Assessment
    • Nutrition Education
    • Diabetes Management
  • Insulin Pump Assessment
    • Initial Assessment
    • Normal Saline Start
    • In Hospital Start
  • Gestational Diabetes Management
  • Insulin Instruction
  • Diabetes Support Group

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (706) 651-LIVE.

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