Diabetes Education

Through education and lifestyle changes, diabetes can be managed. St. Mary’s is committed to helping you manage your diabetes. St. Mary's Outpatient Diabetes Education program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association and offers individual counseling along with comprehensive group classes for diabetes education.

Our program covers all aspects of diabetes self-management from nutrition to reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications. A physician referral is required to attend these sessions, which are covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans.

Free monthly Diabetes Support Group meetings provide up-to-date diabetes information and ongoing support. For complete meeting details please call 706-389-2060 or (800) 233-7864 ext. 2060.

St. Mary’s will help you to:

Learn about diabetes self-management:

1. Healthy eating
2. Physical activity
3. The medical management of diabetes
4. Reducing the risk of long-term complications

Persons who may benefit from these educational programs include:

1. Persons newly diagnosed with diabetes
2. Persons previously diagnosed who need a refresher course or updated information
3. Persons who need insulin or other injectable medication training
4. Persons affected by diabetes during pregnancy

St. Mary's Outpatient Diabetes Education will work with you and your physician to prevent long-term complications and to improve diabetes management, blood glucose levels, and quality of life.

For more information on St. Mary's Outpatient Diabetes Education program, please call (706) 389-2060 or (800) 233-7864 ext. 2060.