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Diabetes Center

Have you been told you have diabetes?
Do you feel confused and overwhelmed?
Do you need help managing your diet or controlling your blood sugar?
According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million people have diabetes,
and another 57 million have Prediabetes?


Could you be one of them? Diabetes is a serious, lifelong disease, and by working closely with your physician, our staff will teach you how to lead a healthy and enjoyable life with diabetes.

NutritionPeople who benefit from our services include:
  • People with diabetes, high cholesterol, or weight related issues;
  • Men and women who have been told they have: “Prediabetes,” “Borderline diabetes”, or “high blood sugar”;
  • Expectant mothers with diabetes, or who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes;
  • Children and teenagers who need help with managing weight.

Education Services offered:
  • Comprehensive Diabetes Programs
  • The group classes and individual self-management education programs are offered in the following areas: blood sugar monitoring, insulin and oral medication management, nutritional counseling, stress management, exercise, and other specialized programs.

Gestational Diabetes Program
One of the most common complications of pregnancy gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women. Treatment includes meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, and may include insulin injections. The program offered provides education and support during this most important time in a woman’s life.

Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition counseling is offered for people with diabetes and for people with other nutrition related conditions such as high cholesterol, obesity, prediabetes, and children and teens who need help managing weight.

Free monthly support groups
Monthly support groups offer additional diabetes management education, as well as the opportunity to share experiences with other individuals who have diabetes.  Click here for the 2010 Diabetes Support Group schedule.
 


Please additional information, please visit the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center.
 
 
To participate in our programs, to obtain a schedule or for further information, please call us at 973.720.6733 or email us at diabetes@sjwh.org.

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