Diabetes Education
The more you know about your blood sugar, the better decisions you can confidently make to control it.
About
Diabetes education is designed to help people with diabetes or prediabetes better understand their condition and gain insight and confidence in managing it. Building these skills can empower you to take control and feel more hopeful about living well with your condition.
Certified diabetes care and education specialists are trained healthcare professionals who provide personalized, person-centered guidance, support, and practical tools tailored to your unique needs, lifestyle, and goals. With their help and support, managing diabetes becomes less overwhelming, while also gaining the skills and confidence to make informed choices to help you live healthier.
How We Care for You
When you participate in our diabetes education program, you can expect:
- Monitoring blood sugar
- Healthy eating and meal planning
- Being active safely
- Taking medications correctly
- Problem-solving and reducing health risks
- Healthy coping strategies for stress and emotions
- Education about your body and diabetes so you understand how it affects you and how to respond to changes.
Diabetes may be part of your life, but it does not need to control your life. With guidance, support, and the skills you’ll learn, you can manage it confidently and thrive with a team cheering you on during your journey to better health.
Care for the Family
Care Team
Primary Care
Your long-term health and well-being are essential, as is establishing care with a primary care professional. Forks Community Hospital has three Rural Health Clinics, and our team of providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses, provide a wide range of preventative and chronic disease management services.
