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Baylor Garland Comprehensive Wound Center

The Baylor Garland Comprehensive Wound Center is equipped and staffed to address open sores, with most treatments covered by Medicare/Medicaid, HMOs, and other private insurance plans.

Diabetes & Endocrinology 

Comprehensive Diabetes Care

Whether you are recently diagnosed with diabetes or just want to learn how to better manage your condition, Baylor can help. Baylor Garland offers specialized diabetes programs and services for patients with diabetes and their families.

Programs

The following Diabetes Self-Management Training Programs are offered at Baylor Garland. Our programs help individuals of all ages learn how to successfully manage diabetes.  

  • Diabetes Self-Management Training Program for Type 2 Diabetes
  • Diabetes Self-Management Training Program for Type 1 Diabetes

Team members include a registered dietitian and registered nurse. Classes empower participants to plan meals, make better food choices and learn how to monitor glucose levels and interpret results.

For more information call us at 972.487.5483 or toll free, 1.800.4BAYLOR (1.800.422.9567).

Other Programs Offered:
  • Pre-Diabetes Education Program: The program focus is centered on a healthy lifestyle with a comprehensive assessment and meal planning with a registered dietitian.
  • Diabetes During Pregnancy: The program consists of intensive, individual meal planning, blood glucose and ketone testing instructions, exercise plans as recommended by the physician and insulin therapy when required.
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy: With the focus on meal planning and using a variety of tools, a registered dietitian assists individuals who need additional support and education in food management.
  • Diabetes Type 2 for Adolescents: Comprehensive family approach to the assessment and education of both established and newly diagnosed children and adolescents with Type 2 diabetes.
  • Insulin Pump Program: Comprehensive assessment, education and support for individuals choosing to use an insulin pump.
  • Diabetes Support Group: Free support groups for individuals and their family. For more information call 972.487.5483.