Diabetic Education Center

About the Diabetic Education Center

The Yoakum Community Hospital Diabetic Education Center consists of a registered dietitian and a registered nurse with a special cerfification in diabetes education.  They provide one-on-one nutrition and lifestyle consultations to patients, as well as group education and support meetings.  At YCH, we work to build a support network to help you develop a positive lifestyle and protect your future health.

Talk to your primary care physician today about a referral to our program!

"Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient with diabetes, or have been dealing with it for years, our Diabetic Education Center can help you improve the management of your disease."  Leah Janecek, Program Dietitian

Our Two-Step Approach to Diabetes Education

1.  Self-Management Training
A certified diabetes educator helps patients learn more about the pathophysiology of their disease and how to recognize and prevent serious complications. Areas of focus include:
  • Disease Process
  • Healthy eating and meal planning
  • Monitoring blood glucose
  • Medications
  • Exercise
  • Prevention of disease complications
2.  Medical Nutrition Therapy
A registered and licensed dietitian helps patients learn about the interaction of different foods with their disease process.  Arears of focus include:
  • Individual diet analysis and planning
  • Portion planning with food models
  • Diet stategies (carb counting, exchange system, etc.)
  • Dining out strategies
  • Low blood sugar prevention and treatment
  • Effects of exercise on meal planning
There is a fee for services at the YCH Diabetic Education Center, however, most insurance carriers, including Medicare, will cover the cost.

If you are without medical coverage and need to attend the Diabetic Education Center, please contact us to learn about possible financial assistance programs.
How the Diabetic Education Center Helps

Many of the health risks of diabetes can be delayed or entirely prevented through successful management of the disease and high blood sugar levels.  Successful diabetes management starts with education.

By participating in our program, individuals diagnosed with diabetes learn valuable disease management solutions in a caring, supportive environment.  Through an innovative, two-step approach, we help patients gain confidence in their ability to manage their diabetes and help them prevent future health issues.

Click Here for the Yoakum Community Hospital Diabetic Education Center Brochure

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