The Diabetes Management Program at Lankenau Hospital is designed to help you take charge of your health by learning about diabetes and about the importance of controlling your blood sugar level. Our goal is to keep you as healthy and active as possible and minimize potential complications.

Our program is designed for individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, and includes:

• Individual consultations with a diabetes nurse specialist or diabetes dietician specialist
• A 10-hour course in diabetes management. Both day and evening classes are offered.
• Support groups and other resources

A ten-year research study completed by the National Institute of Health proved
that good blood glucose control prevents or delays many of the complications of diabetes.

Education
Our individual consults and group classes are taught by nurses and dieticians who are certified Diabetes Educators. Specific topics include:

• What is diabetes?
• Measuring your own blood sugar
• Meal planning
• Using exercise to control your diabetes
• Medication management
• Stress management
• Avoiding complications

Controlling diabetes is ultimately your responsibility. We can provide you with the information and skills necessary to take on that responsibility with confidence. We've helped countless individuals with diabetes live healthy, active, productive lives.

Registration
Preregistration is required to participate in the program. Most insurance companies will pay for all or part of the cost of the program. We'll help you submit a claim to your insurance company to cover the program fee, although coverage benefits vary.

Classes are conveniently held at Lankenau Hospital. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Diabetes Management Program at Lankenau Hospital at 610-645-8477.

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