Touro Diabetes Center provides a comprehensive program of educational services to individuals and groups. Services include self-management education in a group setting or one-on-one; monthly support groups; educational seminars and/or lectures.
Diabetes classes are offered twice a month. Instructors include nurse educators and a dietitian.
Our team works closely with physicians to identify each person's needs and helps them develop the self-management skills needed to control their disease.
Sessions cover the following topics:
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Overview of diabetes (types 1 and 2, gestational)
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Meal planning & weight control
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Medication management
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Exercise benefits & precautions
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Stress management
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Prevention, detection and treatment of complications
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Foot, skin & dental care
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Sick day management
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Managing acute diabetes emergencies
In order for our team to work with outpatients, a physician's order needs to be completed, signed and faxed to our office at 504-897-7413.
Our educators are registered with the American Association of Diabetes Educators and are available to help inpatients who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or who may be having difficulty managing their disease. The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education.
If you would like more information or would like to speak to a Diabetes Educator, please call us at 504-897-8813 or e-mail Pam Butler at
Pam.Butler@touro.com