Diabetes Program
Research shows that lifestyle modifications
including diet and exercise is one of the most effective things you can do to
lower your blood sugar. Southwest Memorial Hospital offers a nationally recognized and approved
Diabetes Self Management Education
program designed to provide individuals who have diabetes with knowledge and
skills to help them take control of their health.
We offer group and individualized sessions that highlight nutrition, physical
activity, monitoring, medication, reducing risks and healthy coping and problem
solving. Ask your doctor if Diabetes
Self Management Education classes are right for you.
For more information please contact:
Nancy Falleur, BS, RN
Diabetic Educator
970-564-2144
“23.6 million
children and adults in the United States – 7.8% of the population – have
diabetes.”
– American Diabetes Association
“More than 3.2 million deaths each year are attributed to diabetes. By
comparison, about 500,000 deaths worldwide are caused by breast cancer.” – World
Health Organization