Diabetes Care
You can control your diabetes. We can help.
Diabetes is a disease that can have serious effects on your body, sometimes permanently. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to heart and kidney disease, amputations, blindness and other serious problems. Research has proven that controlling blood sugar levels can reduce the long-term complications of diabetes, and helping you control your blood sugar levels over the long term is what our diabetes program is all about.
Our Team
CoxHealth’s diabetes education meets American Diabetes Association national standards. Our team includes dietitians and registered nurses – certified diabetes educators – who will help you learn to control your diabetes by eating healthy, exercising and taking your medicines the right way. We offer patient education classes at convenient times, including evenings and weekends at some locations, with specialized cardiac and pregnancy sessions. Some scholarship opportunities are available.
Related Conditions
- 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome in Children
- Achondroplasia in Children
- Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children
- Acromegaly
- Addison Disease in Children
- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease)
- Birth Defects in Newborn Babies
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management
- Complications of Diabetes
- Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cushing Syndrome in Children
- Delayed Puberty
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Insipidus in Children
- Diabetic Foot Problems
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diagnosing Diabetes
- Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
- Disorders of the Pancreas
- Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
- Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
- Disorders of the Thyroid
- Empty Sella Syndrome
- Facts About Diabetes
- Forms of Diabetes
- Forms of Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Glycogen Storage Disease in Children
- Gonadotropin-Independent Precocious Puberty
- Graves Disease in a Newborn (Neonatal Graves Disease)
- Graves Disease in Children
- Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
- Growth Problems in Children
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Hormones and Your Endocrine System
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism in Children
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemia in a Newborn Baby
- Hypoglycemia in Children
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism in Children
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypopituitarism in Children
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulinoma
- Juvenile Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Overactive Adrenal Glands
- Overview of Diabetes Complications
- Overview of Diabetes Mellitus
- Pancreatic Cancer: Introduction
- Pancreatitis
- Parathyroid Tumor
- Pheochromocytoma in Children
- Pheochromocytoma: An Adrenal Gland Tumor
- Pituitary Tumors
- Postpartum Thyroiditis
- Precocious Puberty
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in Children
- Teens and Diabetes Mellitus
- The Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Cancer: Targeted Therapy
- Thyroid Disorders in Girls and Women
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Related Treatments
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes
- Glucose Monitoring Devices
- Insulin Replacement Therapy
- Meal Planning for Children with Diabetes
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Oral Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes
- Surgical Treatment for Obesity
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
Outpatient Diabetes Services
Working with your doctor, our team creates a personalized care plan that includes a wide range of options.
We offer education classes and counseling, blood sugar monitoring, insulin self-management skills, nutrition counseling and meal planning, stress management, and diabetes counseling during pregnancy.
Follow-up sessions
Follow-up sessions are scheduled on an as-needed basis. These sessions are designed to measure your progress toward the goals you’ve set and to give you ongoing support for the daily management of your diabetes.
Diabetes facts
- Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease in the U.S., and causes 12-24,000 people to lose their sight each year.
- It accounts for 56,000 leg and foot amputations each year.
- It's the leading cause of kidney failure and increases your chances of having heart disease or suffering a stroke by two to four times.
- Participating in a lifestyle change program can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%.
Learn more about diabetes management through our Center for Health Improvement service line.
Diabetes Resources
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Prediabetes FAQs
If you have prediabetes, your blood sugar is higher than it should be and you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes Classes
Our team includes dietitians and registered nurses - certified diabetes educators - who can help you learn to control your diabetes by eating healthy, exercising and taking your medications the right way.
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Support Groups
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn more about local support group options.
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Center for Health Improvement
CoxHealth Center for Health Improvement offers classes and other resources to help you cope with long-term illnesses such as arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes or heart disease.
