Diabetes Education
Living With Diabetes
The Hutchinson Clinic believes in the importance of providing people with diabetes the tools they need to manage their disease and lead a healthy lifestyle. We believe that good blood sugar control will help people with diabetes get the most out of life and prevent or delay the onset of serious complications that diabetes can cause.
The Program
Our program will help you reach your diabetes management goals and will provide you with a treatment plan designed specifically for you. The 10-hour course is delivered on two consecutive days and is available to children and adults with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. Classes are held monthly. Evening classes are offered twice per year. Significant others are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions.
Diabetes Education Team
The Hutchinson Clinic has a multi-disciplinary team of diabetes experts whom have received specialized education and training in state-of-the-art diabetes management. The team works together to develop a plan that will meet the needs of each participant and include all areas of diabetes management, such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, foot care and eye care. Certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, registered nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals make up our caring and competent team.
Enrollment
Participants may enroll in the program by obtaining a referral from their primary care provider or by self-referral. Our diabetes team will work closely with your physician regarding your diabetes care plan. We encourage you to continue seeing your current primary care physician for all medical problems.
Setting Goals
Upon completion of the program, each participant will select at least one lifestyle goal that will contribute to improved health outcomes. The diabetes education team will assist you in selecting appropriate and attainable goals.
Follow-Up
An appointment will be scheduled with each participant approximately three months after they have completed the program to evaluate attainment of the goals selected and to assess blood sugar control. Additional follow-up appointments will be scheduled as needed.
Costs
Most insurance companies, including Medicare cover the $400.00 program fee. Financial arrangements are made on an individual basis for anyone unable to pay for the program.
For more information please contact:
Keri Goetz-Shroyer, RD/LD, CDE
Danielle Suderman, RD/LD, CDE
Kathy Mailloux, RN/CDE
Hutchinson Clinic Diabetes Education Department 620-694-4096