Diabetes Education

If left undiagnosed, diabetes can cause life-altering conditions like heart disease, stroke, blindness, and gangrene. Fortunately, with the proper diet, exercise, medication and the advice of knowledgeable healthcare professionals, living with diabetes does not have to be a challenge.

Newberry Hospital can help get your diabetes under control. We offer a comprehensive Diabetes Self Management Program designed to help you gain a better understanding of the disease process, how diabetes affects your body, and easy-to-follow strategies to better manage the disease. A physician referral is required to enter the Diabetic Self Management Program.

Diabetes education is offered in English and Spanish. Many insurances companies cover this service, however it is best to check with your insurance provider to find out if you are covered.