Frederick Health Diabetes & Nutrition Center
We invite you to take our
prediabetes risk assessment survey
to see if you are at risk for prediabetes.
If you have diabetes, our staff is here to help evaluate, educate and support you. The Frederick Health Diabetes & Nutrition 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.
Stop Diabetes Program
Held in partnership with the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program
(DPP), Frederick Health’s Stop Diabetes 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
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 & Nutrition Center accepts most insurances. As a new patient coming into our program be sure to have a Physician Order Form from your referring doctor. We ask that you call ahead to your insurance company to make sure you understand the benefits of diabetes education and nutritional counseling.
What to Bring to Your Initial Consult
- Your glucose meter and readings
- Your recent blood work results
- Physician order form/referral/insurance cards
- List of your medications
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