Diabetes
Self-Management Program
Taking control of
diabetes has many benefits. Keeping your blood sugar (also called blood
glucose) levels in the normal range can make a big difference now and
in the future. The Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Diabetes Education
Network Team offers programs designed for newly diagnosed patients as
well as established patients.
Diabetes
Education Programs
Each
participating Memorial Hermann hospital offers a unique program for patients
diagnosed with Type
1, 2, and gestational
diabetes.
 The
programs are approved by the American Diabetes
Association and are taught by certified diabetes educators.
The
classes cover the Principles of Diabetes Management including:
- General
Facts
- Nutritional
Management
- Exercise
- Complications
- Foot
Care
- Medications
- Blood
Glucose Monitoring
- Behavior
Modification
- Psychosocial
Issues
- Community
Resources
Class
Schedules & Cost
Class schedules vary
by campus. Please contact the hospital campus closest to you for more
information. Links to individual campus information can be found at the
bottom of this page. The cost of the program is covered by most insurance
groups including Medicare. Please contact your insurance provider to
verify your benefits.
Contact Us
We welcome your questions
and comments about our programs. For more information, facility information
and phone numbers are listed below:
Memorial
Hermann-Texas Medical Center
713-704-6500
Memorial Hermann Katy
281-395-7101 or 281-395-7590
Memorial
Hermann Memorial City
713-932-3890
Memorial
Hermann Southwest
713-456-5150
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
281-725-5050
Diabetes
Education Network Team
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