Diabetes Services are also available for the hospitalized Diabetic Patient. Patients are encouraged to attend the Diabetes Self-Management program following their hospitalization.

	Two half-day sessions offered monthly.
	Coordinated by a Certified Diabetes Educator/ Registered Nurse.
	Provides the information necessary to help control diabetes.
	Develops individualized treatment plans with mutual goals established in consulta- tion with a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian.
	Teaches capillary blood glucose moni- toring, medication use, and exercise plans.
	Provides group classes for additional support and information.
	Communicates patient’s status to health care provider through progress reports.
	Provides continuing education opportuni- ties through enrollment in the Diabetes Information Series.