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Diabetes Education 
Diabetes education is provided at Allegan General Hospital to help patients and families learn how to successfully manage and live with diabetes.
Our Diabetes Self Management program is taught by a Certified Diabetic Educator and a Registered Dietitian, who meet individually with each patient to personalize their diabetic education and needs.
Following an individualized sessions with our educators, patients attend a class where the following topics are discussed:
Introduction and Basic Facts About Diabetes
Meal Planning and Exercise
Meters
Medications (both oral and insulin)
Handling High and Low Blood Sugars
Long-term Complications
Goal Setting for Maintenance of Diabetes
Our class is designed to be interactive and questions are encouraged. We also encourage you to bring your support person to the class with you, whether a family member or friend. The class meets on a regular basis and is typically 3 - 6 hours in length.
Our program is state, certified and nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association, making it billable to all insurance types.
Your doctor can make a referral for you and your family to attend a class to get you started on the right foot for diabetes care. This class can also be a great way to get back on track and get updated on the latest information about diabetes care.
For more information please call Diabetes Education office at (269) 686-4088.
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