Living with Diabetes
Diabetes Can Last a Lifetime; So Does Our Commitment to You
Diabetes is a chronic or lifelong health condition that requires a lifelong commitment to manage it. Figuring out how to do so can be a challenge. At Baptist Health, we’re here to help.
Baptist Health’s Diabetes program
When it comes to diabetes, knowledge is power. The Diabetes program at Baptist Health offers a wide range of educational services focused on you. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting or exceeding all national standards for diabetes education programs.
Baptist Health's diabetes education programs are provided by professional diabetes educator teams which may include registered nurses, registered dietitians, pharmacists or certified personal trainers. Family members or caregivers are encouraged and welcome to attend to learn how to support the person living with diabetes.
Diabetes Education and Training include:
- Diabetes education and training for Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational (individual or group class options available)
- The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
- Blood glucose monitoring including glucose meters and continuous blood glucose monitoring systems (CGMS)
- Insulin and diabetes injectable medications
- Insulin pumps
Nutrition Counseling for the following diagnoses include:
- Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Gastroparesis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
- Diagnosed Celiac disease