Certified Diabetes Educators
740.393.9797 or 740.393.9970
|  | Diabetes is a more manageable disease today than it has been in the past. Recent medical advances have given individuals an opportunity to gain better control of the disease and to reduce their risk of complications.
Knox Community Hospital has offered the Living With Diabetes program since 2002. It is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management. The mission of the program is "...to provide quality and useful skills and information for all persons with diabetes who want to reduce their risk of developing disease-related complications and to be successful in obtaining control of their diabetes." The program is presented by Knox Community Hospital's Diabetes Care Team which includes two Certified Diabetes Educators, one of which is a nurse, the other is a dietitian, as well as experts in the field of exercise physiology, social work, and pharmacy.
If you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes, our four-session basics class will provide you with information to help you can manage your disease with confidence. The program is offered 4 to 5 times each year. Ask your doctor if this program may be right for you.
 Primary Objectives of the Program
- Diabetes Overview
- Nutrition / Exercise / Medication
- Monitoring glucose and use of results
- Prevention, detection, and treatment of complications
- Family involvement and social support
Private consultations are available for individuals with diabetes who may have special needs. You can schedule an individual appointment if you or someone you're caring for:
- Is unable to attend Living With Diabetes class
- Has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes
- Has a vision or hearing impairment
- Needs the help of a translator
- Suffers from mild mental retardation or a developmental disability
Eligibility
A physician referral is required to enroll in Knox Community Hospital Living With Diabetes Program. To learn more about our classes or consultations, call 393-9797 or 393-9970 or talk to your physician._____________________________________________________________________
Diana Endsley, RN, CDE, OCN
740.393.9970
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