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, followed up with enrollment in our
diabetes classes. 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.
