Health Partners Medical & Dental Central Minnesota Clinics
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"I am very satisfied with HealthPartners. Your staff is very understanding with older patients. I am always able to get an appointment when needed."

-  HPCMC Patient



Diabetes Center
At HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics, 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.

We offer group and individual sessions for anyone with: 

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


Diabetes Center Staff

Karen Marschel, R.D., L.D., C.D.E.
Gayle Young, R.N.



 
Visit Us
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.    

Appointments: (320) 253-5220


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


The Center's Resources
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


What Our Patients Say
"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 was 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."


 


Free Child Care HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics offers a convenient Healthy Kids Club that allows medical and dental patients to receive free child care during their appointments. Learn More


Our Mission The mission of HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics is to deliver personalized care, focused on improving the health and well being of each patient. Our Quality Initiatives reflect this as they focus on preventive medicine and the management of chronic health conditions. Learn More