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   Diabetes Education

Our Diabetes Education Center helps people with diabetes learn more about the disease, how to control it, and how to live with it while maintaining their high quality of life. 

We are proud that our program has achieved the status of being recognized by the American Diabetes Association since 2001. This designation recognizes programs that meet the highest standards in diabetes care and education. 


How we can help

A Registered Dietician and a Registered Nurse -- both Certified Diabetes Educators -- teach self-care management techniques to achieve blood glucose control that may help delay or prevent the onset of diabetes related complications.  


   

  • Diet instruction 
    People with diabetes have to take extra care with diet and exercise to help manage their blood glucose levels. Our registered dietician will provide the information you need to manage your diabetes and live a healthy, active life.

  • Glucose monitoring and insulin administration 
    Keeping your blood glucose in your target range can help prevent or delay the complications. Our Certified Diabetes Educator help you determine a plan to help manage your diabetes. For individuals who require insulin, we’ll teach you how to how to monitor your glucose and administer insulin.
     
      

  • Insulin pump therapy 
    Unlike injections which deliver a large amount of insulin at one time, insulin pumps deliver insulin continuously throughout the day. Our staff has specialized training in the Medtronic MiniMed insulin pump therapy, and our Certified Diabetes Educators can assist you with pump training and ongoing management. 
     
      

  • Hospitalized patient assessment 
    Hospitals patients with diabetes must address special challenges related to illness, changes in medications, and erratic meal schedules. The Diabetes Education Center ensures that patients' care plans work with their medical plan, not against it. 
     
      

  • Group education program (Type 2 Diabetes) 
    This four-session program provides the tools needed to successfully manage this chronic disease. Classes start every other week and are accessed through a health care provider’s referral (necessary for insurance reimbursement.)
     
      

  • Diabetes Support Group
    This group meets from September through May. 
    Call (320) 234-5151 for monthly topics and dates.

    

    Contact:

    Diabetes Education Center 
    Hutchinson Area Health Care
    1095 Highway 15 S. 
    Hutchinson, MN 55350
    (320) 234-5151

 

Hutchinson Area Health Care | 1095 Highway 15 S. | Hutchinson, MN 55350