Diabetes Care
Diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans and is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Crestwood Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes through care and education. The self-management program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to manage the disease and avoid complications.
We provide care and education for type 1 and 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia through a range of services.
Learning how to manage your diabetes effectively is the key to staying healthy - that's why an important part of our care is ensuring that you have the tools and skills you need to avoid complications. The doctors, nurse educators, dietitians and other diabetes care professionals at Crestwood Medical Center provide valuable education and information to help you manage your health.
The educational program covers topics such as:
- Types of diabetes, complications and effective management techniques
- Nutrition for diabetes, including meal planning, tips for dining out and understanding food labels
- Problem solving and coping skills
- How to reduce complications and improve overall health, including information on exercise and weight control
- Diabetes medications and devices
- Helpful diabetes resources, including support groups, community offerings and more
For more information, please call: (256) 429-4061
Physicians can also fax a completed referral form to (256) 429-4612.
Crestwood Medical Center is offering a free Diabetes Prevention Program (prediabetes or at risk for Type 2) beginning May 2. For more information about this year-long program, download this flyer.
Download a Physician Referral Form for Diabetes Management Download a Physician Referral Form for Diabetes Prevention Program
For more information about prediabetes, download this flyer from the CDC.