Cardiac Services
Diabetes Care Center
Diabetes is serious. If poorly controlled it can lead to blindness, heart disease, nerve damage, loss of limbs, and even death. Lake Hospital System is committed to helping you manage your diabetes and gain confidence with medical treatment and education.
Diabetes Facts You Should Know
Maximize Your Options in Diabetes Control
Managing your life and diabetes can be challenging. The certified diabetes educators at Lake Hospital System can help you control your diabetes with a wide range of support services.
We offer services for individuals 16 years of age and older with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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A physician's referral is required.
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Most major insurance companies and Medicare cover diabetes self-management training.
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If you have coverage questions, call your insurance company or the Diabetes Care Center at 440-953-6272.
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Scholarships are available.
Outpatient Diabetes Care Center Programs
Basics of Diabetes Self-Management Class
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Understanding diabetes
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Meal planning
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Carbohydrate counting
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Weight management
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Incorporating physical activity
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Blood glucose testing
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Understanding diabetes medications
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Preventing complications
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Personal goal setting
Matching Insulin to Carbohydrates
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Optimize use of insulin pump or multiple daily insulin injections
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Obtain target blood sugars
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Prevent frequent low blood sugar
Maximize Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Hands-on training for choosing and using a blood glucose monitor
Individual and Small Group Sessions
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Starting insulin
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Problem solving
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Tune-up
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Insulin pump
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Gestational diabetes
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Special learning needs
Insulin Support Group
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Monthly facilitated meeting for people on insulin and/or pumps
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Call the Lake Hospital System Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000 or 1-800-454-9800 for dates and times
Inpatient Diabetes Care
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Team approach to improve blood glucose levels
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Individualized education to learn basic skills