Diabetes is serious. If poorly controlled it can lead to blindness, heart disease, nerve damage, loss of limbs, and even death. Lake Health 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 Health 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 education.
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If you have coverage questions, call your insurance company or the Diabetes and renal Care Center at 440-953-6272.
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Scholarships are available.
Diabetes Care Center Programs
Basics of Diabetes Self-Management Education
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Healthy Eating
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Being Active
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Monitoring
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Taking Medication
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Problem Solving
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Reducing Risks
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Healthy Coping
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
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
Inpatient Diabetes Care
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Monitor glucose control for improved outcomes.
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Educate patients and families on basic survival skills.
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Provide up-to-date care and treatment to patients with diabetes.
Renal Care
Chronic kidney disease is progressive and serious, but with proper care it can be managed and its progression slowed. Our dietitian can provide you with dietary steps.
- Small group and individual sessions
- Physician referral required