Welcome to Diabetes Education
Diabetes education is the key to your success!For more information on diabetes or to get a current schedule of classes, call 815.786.3684.
We can help you live a happy and healthy life with diabetes.
The Valley West Diabetes Education Team’s mission is to empower people of all ages to appropriately self-manage their diabetes so they may benefit from lifelong good health. Our team of experts in diabetes care offers a variety of services. Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association.Education can be provided individually or as a group and is based on national standards of care for diabetes. Some of the topics discussed are:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Complications
- Diabetes awareness & prevention
- Diabetes overview
- Exercise
- Foot care
- Gestational diabetes
- Insulin pump therapy
- Medications
- Nutrition
- Preconception care
- Resources
- Self-management skills
- Sick day guidelines
- Stress management
- Weight management
Small Steps Lead to Success
Change can be difficult, but with a positive attitude you can do anything. We provide motivation to start or continue positive adjustments in lifestyle. Recommendations are shared with you and your doctor. Medications, monitoring systems, and other methods to control your diabetes are introduced or reviewed. Using this team approach, we provide the latest information about diabetes treatment. Together we develop a nutrition plan tailored to meet your needs.
We Provide You Important Information. You Have the Power to Use it.
Support and extra care are offered at all times based on your special needs and concerns. It is common to have mixed emotions about diabetes such as anger, fear, or frustration. We encourage you to gather the support you need by involving your family and friends in your care.Diabetes is With You for Life. So are We!
Continuing care is strongly recommended for positive health outcomes. Everyone with diabetes needs on-going education and regular evaluation of their diabetes management.
