According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million people have diabetes in the United States. Diabetes affects how the body controls blood glucose (or blood sugar). Diabetes is classified as chronic conditions, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and reversible conditions, gestational diabetes and prediabetes.
At Vista Health System, the diabetes education program is designed to help you better manage diabetes. Our certified diabetes educator offers informational classes and individual instruction about living with diabetes, including managing medications, increasing physical activity, performing blood glucose testing, taking preventative measures and working to develop better nutrition.
For more individualized education about their diabetes, contact our Certified Diabetes Educator who can meet with you one on one to address your personal concerns, such as newly diagnosed diabetes, and uncontrolled diabetes.
To register for class or make an appointment, call our Certified Diabetes Educator at 847-360-4154.
Vista Medical Center East has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care.
Classes:
Introduction to Diabetes Self-Management Seminar
This seminar provides tools to manage diabetes. We will discuss causes and risk factors of diabetes, and lifestyle approaches to help manage blood sugars. Nutrition related to diabetes will also be discussed. The goal of the seminar is to provide information on how to maintain a healthy life-style and avoid diabetes complications.
1st Tuesday of Every Month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Vista Medical Center East
1324 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan IL
3rd Tuesday of Every Month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Vista Ambulatory Care
1050 Red Oak Lane, Lindenhurst IL
Call 847-360-4246 to register.
For those who have a need for more intense or individualized education about their diabetes, contact our Certified Diabetes Educator who can meet with you one on one to address your personal concerns, such as newly diagnosed diabetes, uncontrolled diabetes and issues related to insulin pumps. To reach our Certified Diabetes Educator, call 847-360-4154.