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Baylor Medical Center at Irving

 
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Diabetes Support Groups

Keep Your Diabetes In Check
Join a Baylor Diabetes Support Group. The groups are free to attend and offered throughout the area.

New Patient Forms

New patients to the center can now easily download the necessary paperwork and bring it completed to your first appointment

Referring Physician Corner

Download the Form Here to Refer a Patient to Our Center

A Map to Our Center

We are located across the street from the hospital in the Coppertree Building.

1302 Lane St., Suite 2060
Irving, TX 75061
972.579.8377

Contact Us

Baylor Medical Center at Irving
1901 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75061
1-800-4BAYLOR

Diabetes 

Whether you are recently diagnosed with diabetes or just want to learn how to better manage your condition, Baylor can help. Baylor Medical Center at Irving offers specialized diabetes programs and services for patients with diabetes taught by registered dietitians and nurses. The following programs are offered at Baylor Irving.

Diabetes Self Management Training

This program is held in a group class setting and includes topics to help you manage your diabetes including:

  • What is Diabetes?
  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Taking Medications
  • Monitoring
  • Healthy Coping
  • Reducing Risks
  • Problem-Solving
  • Resources for Ongoing Learning 

Diabetes During Pregnancy Program

This program is developed expressly to serve the needs of the woman whose pregnancy has been complicated with diabetes. Education consists of intensive, individual meal planning, instruction in blood glucose and ketone testing, and exercise plans and insulin education as recommended by the physician. This program consist of two classes. Additional follow up appointments can be scheduled as needed for the remainder of the pregnancy. 

Medical Nutrition Therapy

This program is led by a registered dietitian and designed to help you manage and plan your diet to better control your diabetes and  manage your weight. The program consists of two sessions. Medical Nutrition Therapy is also provided to non-diabetic patients who have nutrition concerns.  A physician referral is required.

Classes are held at a variety of dates and times. Please call 1.800.4BAYLOR for more information.