Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Our endocrinologists diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine glands (including diabetes mellitus) and disorders affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands. They also treat and diagnose disorders of the pancreas and reproductive organs. The scope of their activities also includes disorders of bone and mineral metabolism and lipoprotein metabolism, as well as endocrine hypertension and endocrine aspects of other organ systems.

Diabetes Management Program

The Diabetes Management Program is designed to help you take charge of your health by learning about diabetes and the importance of controlling your blood sugar (glucose) 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 10-year research study completed by the National Institutes 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 conducted 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.

Program 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 will help you submit a claim to your insurance company to cover the program fee, although coverage benefits vary.

Classes are conveniently held at Lankenau Medical Center. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Diabetes Management Program at Lankenau Medical Center at 484-476-8477.