Diabetes Center

Our diabetes educators include a registered dietitian and a nurse educator who work closely with doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals to provide you high quality diabetes care. We can help you develop a plan to manage your diabetes based on your schedule, eating habits and health concerns.

Group and individual sessions are available for anyone with:

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes
• Pre-diabetes

Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

		Diabetes Center Staff: Karen Marschel, R.D., L.D., C.D.E. Gayle Young, R.N.

You will learn about:

• Healthy eating
• Being active
• Monitoring blood sugars
• Medications
• Problem solving high or low blood sugars
• Reducing risk of complications
• Healthy coping
• Preventing diabetes

HPCMC Diabetes Program Mission Statement
To provide our patients quality self-management education that will empower them with skills to control their diabetes and live a full, active life.

Some comments from patients:

“Everyone in the Diabetes Center was helpful … and they were there for me when I needed them.”

“You learn that you can live a pretty normal life.”

“I received great education … the staff were in tune with my concerns.”

“I thought what I learned would be very helpful to anyone with diabetes.”

“Excellent instructors.”

“I like the group - more input and ideas.”