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Diabetes Management



Outpatient Diabetes Services
Scheurer Hospital Diabetes Education Department

2012 Diabetes Class Schedule

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We are the only hospital in the thumb area to boast TWO Certified Diabetes Educators.

Services Provided

  • Diabetes Self-Management Training
  • Individual and group setting
  • Physician order required
  • A covered benefit of Medicare/Medicaid
  • Insulin, Byetta & Symlin instruction & education
  • Glucometer Training
  • Insulin Pump training & rate adjustments
  • Basic/advanced carbohydrate counting
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring & interpretation
  • Our unique program offers COMPLIMENTARY use of our fitness facility.
  • Annual follow-up education
  • Customized, on-site school or other group diabetes training sessions.
  • Quarterly Support Group
  • Opportunity to receive scholarship funds for services, if qualified
  • Group Education Classes (click for brochure)
  • Insulin Pump Initiation and Training
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
  • Follow Up Support
  • Diabetes Support Group Questions? Please call Denise Schmidt at (989) 453-4493

  • Open to anyone seeking diabetes support
  • Free of Charge
  • Meets Quarterly

  • Unique Physical Activity Program

    Diabetes education participants are offered a COMPLIMENTARY fitness membership to the hospital’s fitness facilities.

    Scholarship Program

    At SHN, we strive for all patients to have equal access to Diabetes Education. A scholarship fund has been established to assist those who qualify. Certain financial criteria must be met in order to qualify for scholarship coverage. If you meet the criteria, your bill will be covered by our scholarship fund.


    Informative Diabetes Web References
    www.diabetes.org www.eatright.org www.cdc.gov/diabetes www.health.nih.gov/ www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

    SHN’s Diabetes Education program is certified by:

    American Association of Diabetes Educators & Michigan Department of Community Health

    For questions, call: Denise Schmidt, MS, RD, CDE at (989) 453-4493

    Brooke McNabb, RN, BSN, CDE at (989) 453-4494


    Classes meet weekly for three weeks and are held at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. Each class session is three hours in length. Advanced registration is required. We encourage family members to attend at no extra cost.

    To register or for questions: Call (989) 453-4493/4494

     

    Written Comments patients have made about our program:

    “This sure opened my eyes about my diabetes and how off base I was. I learned the importance of caring for myself and protecting my health. I enjoyed the feedback of others (in the class).”

    “Very much educational. Gave me a better understanding of how to prepare for my daily meals. It’s a whole new experience in meal preparation.”

    “I enjoyed the presentations and felt both Brooke and Denise were helpful and informative. I also sensed compassion from both of these sensitive ladies toward those of us with issues dealing with diabetes.”

    “Felt class was very beneficial.”

    “Appreciate having spouse attend also.”

    “Excellent teachers. Good at sharing their knowledge.”

    “Both educators presented us with much educational material for our individual keeping and reading, plus gave us tons of important pointers during class to make like easier for us. Keep up the great work!”

    Newsletters

    Click to download Fall 2011 Newsletter

    Click to download Summer 2011 Newsletter

    Click to download Spring 2011 Newsletter

    Click to download Winter 2011 Newsletter

    Click to download Fall 2010 Newsletter

    Click to download Summer 2010 Newsletter

    Click to download April 2010 Newsletter

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