Diabetes Education

Pikeville Medical Center offers diabetes education services for inpatients in addition to the classes offered for outpatients.

Pikeville Medical Center offers comprehensive diabetes education programs that cover a wide range of topics for diabetics and their families. Diabetes is one of the most prominent health issues affecting the people in our region and education is a major component of our diabetic care. With the proper knowledge, diabetics and their families can learn to aggressively manage their diabetes and greatly reduce the negative, long-term effects of the disease.

Programs Offered

Comprehensive Education & Training programs

Phone Consultations

Insulin Pump Program

Gestational & Pre-conception Diabetes Educational programs

Diabetes Support Group

Community screenings at local health fairs

Diabetes Management Classes

Learn to control your diabetes

Weekly Classes
Diabetes Management classes are taught each week. To attend classes follow these steps:

Obtain a written order from your doctor
Schedule your class with the diabetes educator by calling (606) 218-3513
Have a phone interview with the diabetes educator (Program details are explained)
Come to the classes

Class Location:
Classes are taught in the Diabetes Education Classroom at Pikeville Medical Center.

Course Content:
In order to cover all aspects of diabetes management, course content is taught in two classes. Both classes are 3 hours in length.

Class One

Diabetes Overview

Adjusting to Diabetes

Changing Your Lifestyle

Break

Complications

Nutrition I

Class Two

Nutrition II

Increasing Benefits and Lowering Health Risks by Improving Blood Glucose Levels

Break

Effects of Exercise & Medication on Blood Glucose Levels

Monitoring

Partnership of Professionals
Successful diabetes management requires more than just attending classes. We work as a team to ensure you get the best diabetes education possible. Our educational program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a quality program that meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Our team members include:

Your physician

Certified Diabetes Educators

Dieticians

Physical Therapist

Social Services

You

An active lifestyle* is an important part of managing blood glucose levels.

For more information on Diabetes Education, please contact:
Mavis Lowe,
Certified Diabetes Educator
(606) 218-3513
or email: mavis.lowe@pikevillehospital.org

*Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.