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Diabetes Management


Outpatient Diabetes Services

Scheurer Hospital
Diabetes Education Department

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 Diabetes Association & Michigan Department of Community Health


    For questions, call:
    Denise Schmidt, MS, RD, CDE at (989) 453-4493
    Brooke McNabb, RN, BSN 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!”

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