Providence offers:
- Access to internationally recognized services at Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers including the Providence Heart Center, Providence Diabetic Foot Center, Ophthalmologists,Nephrologists, Women’s Services, and accredited Vascular Laboratory
- One-to-one consultations with a Certified Diabetes Educator and Dietician
- The Providence Diabetes Education Program is certified by the American Diabetes Association
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-432-5464.
Diabetes Self Management Series
The Diabetes Self Management Education Program is a 2-Saturday class series that empowers the participants to successfully manage their diabetes. Skills related to nutrition, physical activity, home blood glucose monitoring, medication taking, problem solving related to blood glucose, reducing risks of diabetes are taught by Certified Diabetes Educators (RN, RD), Clinical Social Workers and Physical Therapists.
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Individual Sessions with a Diabetes Specialist
A Diabetes Nurse Educator teaches you how to
• Monitor blood sugar
• Prevent, recognize and treat low/high blood sugars
• Treat your diabetes when you are sick
• Administer insulin therapy
• Prevent or delay diabetes complications
A Dietitian develops an individualized eating plan that takes into account:
• The foods you like to eat
• Your lifestyle
• Your eating habits
• Your medical needs
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Course Fees
Both the Diabetes Self Management Series and the Individual Sessions are covered by many major health insurance plans including Medicare. Prior authorization is necessary for HMO insurance plans. Cash payment can be arranged.
Enrollment
To enroll in either the class series or the individual sessions, call (818) 847-3277
Location
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
501 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91505
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