Diabetes Education
The St. Joseph Mercy Center for Diabetes offers in-depth diabetes education. We help people with diabetes learn how to take care of themselves and reduce their risk of developing complications. We are approved by the American Diabetes Association and the Michigan Department of Community Health. These organizations make sure that our program meets the highest standards.
Our Registered Dietitians and Registered Nurses are Certified Diabetes Educators who specialize in diabetes education. We provide group and one-on-one instruction. Our staff works with each individual and their physician to develop a self-care plan that meets their needs.
Taking care of yourself is an important part of staying healthy when you have diabetes. We can help you understand diabetes and how it affects your body. Diet, exercise and medication all impact your blood sugar. Learning more about a healthy diet, exercise and your medication can help you to control blood sugar.
We offer education on the following topics:
If you would like to learn more about living with diabetes,please discuss your interest with your physician, and ask them to complete the Physician Referral Form.
Here are some tips for healthy eating for people with diabetes:
For more information please call the St. Joseph Mercy Center for Diabetes at one of our locations:
St. Joseph Mercy, Ann Arbor 734-712-2431 Located in The Washtenaw Medical Arts Building on 3075 Clark Rd. Suite 100.
St. Joseph Mercy Livingston, Howell 517-545-6125 Located in Suite 1100, the Time Share Suite, enter from the parking lot in the back of the hospital
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea 734-593-5280 Now located in the professional building, suite 201,on St. Joseph Mercy ChelseaCampus
Additional information on diabetes can be found on the following Web sites:
American Diabetes Association
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (provides educational materials about diabetes free of charge)
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
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