If you have diabetes, our staff is here to help evaluate, educate and support
you. The Comprehensive Care Center offers a 10-hour education program
that includes an initial consultation to evaluate and teach you how to
better control your diabetes. You will also learn about carbohydrate counting
and blood sugar testing (if needed).
Your second visit will be with a dietitian who will help with meal planning
and weight management. These comprehensive group sessions will help you
better understand the different aspects of diabetes and teach you how
to take control. Individual diabetes education is also available.
Held in partnership with the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program
(DPP), Frederick Health’s
YourLifeStyle Program is here to support lasting healthy lifestyle changes for those who are
prediabetic. This personalized program can help cut your risk of developing
type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old) by offering:
Healthy eating tips and exercise guidance
Stress management and motivational support
A dedicated lifestyle coach helping you to reach your goals
One year of patient support is provided by a trained lifestyle coach
Program personalization and a dedicated program navigator
Options for in-person classes, distance learning, or online self-paced learning
Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT)
Frederick Health’s
diabetes education program will help you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive while
living with diabetes. Our classes are led by certified educators and experienced
healthcare professionals ready to work with you to find practical solutions
that fit your needs. Diabetes education is covered by Medicare and most
commercial insurance plans.
Gestational Diabetes Our staff will assist you with diabetes during your pregnancy. You will
have a consult with our specialists for carbohydrate counting and meal
planning. It is important during your pregnancy to keep your blood sugar
under control, and we are here to help you.
Insurance
Frederick Health Diabetes & Management accepts most insurances. As
a new patient coming into our program you may require a refer from your
provider. We ask that you call ahead to your insurance company to make
sure you understand the benefits of diabetes education and nutritional
counseling.
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