The Comprehensive Care Center offers educational programs designed to help
individuals with diabetes learn more about the different aspects of diabetes
and how to take control. We offer two educational programs: Diabetes Self
Management Training (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Frederick Heath’s
diabetes education program, recognized by the American Diabetes Association, will help you gain the
knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive while living with diabetes.
Our 10-hour group education program is led by certified educators and experienced
healthcare professionals ready to work with you to find practical solutions
that fit your needs.
What you will learn:
How to manage and measure blood sugar
Managing your nutrition, diet, and exercise
How to prevent, recognize, and treat acute and chronic complications from
your diabetes.
Behavior change, goal setting, risk reduction, and problem solving
Community resources and support
If you have a recent diagnosis, never participated in an education program,
noticing its getting hard to manage, starting a new medication, experiencing
a major life change, or want to make education a part of your annual preventative
care, talk to your provider today and ask for a referral to the Diabetes
and Self-Management Training Program.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Our office offers individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions with
a registered dietitian, focusing on diabetes education and management.
During these one-on-one visits, patients receive personalized nutrition
assessments, therapeutic guidance, and counseling tailored to their specific
health needs. The dietitian works collaboratively with patients to support
lifestyle changes, improve glycemic control, and reduce A1C levels. These
sessions are a vital component of comprehensive diabetes care, complementing
other clinical interventions to promote long-term health outcomes.
Insurance
Diabetes and Self Management Training is covered by Medicare. Our service
are available to those with commercial insurance or Medicaid through a
1-on-1 MNT service with a dietitian. We ask that you call ahead to your
insurance company to make sure you understand the benefits of diabetes
education and nutritional counseling.
Referrals
As a new patient coming into our program you may require a referral from
your provider.
