Frederick Health Diabetes & Nutrition Center
Diabetes Patients
Do you have diabetes?
If you have diabetes, our staff will evaluate, educate and support you.
The Frederick Health Diabetes & Nutrition Center offers a 10-hour
education program that includes:
- An initial consult to evaluate and teach you how to better control your diabetes. You will also learn 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.
- Next you will enroll in our diabetes classes. These comprehensive classes will help you understand the different aspects of diabetes and teach you how to take control.
- Individual diabetes education is available.
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Pre-Diabetes
For patients with pre-diabetes, a one-on-one consult with a Dietitian will
help you understand carbohydrate counting and meal planning. The purpose
of this consult is to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Insurance
coverage varies and cannot be guaranteed. Please contact your insurance
company regarding your benefits.
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 your benefits for 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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