Learn to live well with diabetes
When you discover that you have diabetes, learning to manage and live with the disease can seem overwhelming at first. Freeman Diabetes Education can help with training provided by professional diabetes educators, including a registered dietitian and registered nurse. Freeman Diabetes Educators are certified through
National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators. Our education program includes a 1-on-1 interview, comprehensive classes, and individualized counseling.
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Education Focus
- Diabetes overview
- Taking medication
- Monitoring blood sugar
- Meal planning
- Exercise
- Stress management
- Reducing risks (complications)
- Coping and problem-solving
- Tools to help you live with diabetes
Benefits of Diabetes Education
- Improved blood sugar levels
- Reduction in complications
- Weight loss
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Healthier lifestyle
Additional Services
- Insulin pump therapy
- Annual education review
- Patient training on insulin use and injection
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Gestational diabetes guidance
- Healthy eating lifestyle class for patients at-risk of diabetes
- Nutrition consultation for patients without diabetes
- Support group
The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards of Diabetes Self-management Education.
Freeman Hospital East
932 East 34th Street
Joplin, Missouri
417.347.5700
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113 West Hickory Street
Neosho, Missouri
417.347.5700