Diabetes Care
Quality care for those living with diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans and is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Appalachian Regional Healthcare is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes through high-quality, comprehensive care and education. Our diabetes self-management program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to manage the disease and avoid complications.
We provide care and education for Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes through a full range of services including:
- Assessments to determine individual diabetes care needs
- Individual group Diabetes Self-Management Education counseling
- Nutritional counseling – including meal planning and carbohydrate counting
- Free monthly support group meetings in select locations
Diabetes education is now offered in Paintsville, Hazard, and telehealth appointments in the Cumberland Valley area.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s nationally accredited Outpatient Diabetes Program,
Call 606-789-3511 ext. 1229 | email ewebb2@arh.org
Diabetes education to promote healthy living
Learning how to manage your diabetes effectively is the key to staying healthy, so an important part of our care is ensuring you have the tools and skills you need to avoid complications. Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s diabetes care professionals provide valuable education and information to help you manage your health. Our educational program covers:
- 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
