Diabetes Self-Management Outpatient Program at United Regional
United Regional’s Diabetes Survival Self-Management Outpatient Program has been certified by the American Diabetes Association for providing an exceptional program. This program is taught by Certified Diabetes Educators and a Registered Dietitian. Classes are individualized to YOUR needs and usually can be completed in 3 to 4 sessions. Upon completion of the program, follow up visits provide an opportunity for patients to meet with diabetes educators to assess and review progress in managing diabetes. The “self-management” concept means that YOU are the central focus, and your “team” includes:
- Your physician
- Certified diabetes educator
- Registered dietitian
- Registered nurse
- Many other health care professionals
This program is for anyone who has diabetes including: Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy). This program includes:
- Community resources
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Diabetes overview
- Exercise education
- Glucose monitoring and interpretation of results
- Goal setting and problem solving for daily living
- Insulin initiation
- Insulin pump initiation and follow up
- Management of diabetes before and after pregnancy
- Managing low & high blood glucose
- Meal management
- Medications
- Prevention of complications
- Psychosocial adjustment
- Sick day management
- Stress management
- Support groups
The Diabetes Self-Management program also offers a monthly nutrition class for patients who have attended the one-day educational class. This education class is taught by certified diabetes educators and registered dietitian and focuses on:
- Managing your lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Menu planning and grocery shopping
- Dining out
- Benefits of fiber
How to get started:
In order to enroll in the program, a physician referral is required. Once the referral is received, the staff will contact you regarding your appointment.
Information: For additional information on the services provided, please contact a member of our team at (940) 764-8190. Classes are also available in Spanish.
1600 11th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
76301
Membership Fee
Free