Diabetes Education Offers Diabetes Self-Management Skills, Education and Training

Mercy’s Diabetes Education Program plays an important role in The Center’s comprehensive care offering. The Diabetes Center at Mercy teaches patients diabetes self-management skills and training.

Mercy’s diabetes nurse educators and licensed dietitians provide:

• Basic diabetes knowledge and management (what the condition is and how it is treated)
• Nutrition management and meal planning
• Exercise and activity plans
• Instruction on glucose monitoring  
• Information on the prevention and management of complications, both acute and chronic
• Counseling for the adjustment to living with diabetes 
• Problem-solving skills and management of behavioral changes
• Stress management
• Medications if needed 

It is important to effectively manage diabetes to avoid severe health complications. People with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes are encouraged to meet regularly with licensed diabetes educators to review nutrition and glucose monitoring in order to maintain an effective diabetes management plan. 

Mercy's dynamic team of diabetes and nutrition educators includes experts who are leaders in their field, frequently sought out by local and national media for commentary on diabetes and nutrition issues. Patients at Mercy have direct access to these experts who provide classes, support groups, counseling and education to help patients navigate daily life with their condition.

Susan Gustavsson, RN, CDE

Leigh Tracy, RD, LDN, CDE

The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is a two-part series with a follow-up class. Topics covered during the series include healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring, managing medications, risk reduction and problem solving.

Also includes free bus tokens, free parking and cooking demos.

Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 12 noon

Registration: 410-332-9800

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Diabetes Support Group 

First Wednesday of Each Month
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
 

Registration: 410-659-2833

Offering free bus tokens and parking for attendees

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