Diabetes

Whether you are recently diagnosed with diabetes or just want to learn how to better manage diabetes, Baylor can help. Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine offers specialized diabetes programs and services for patients with diabetes and their families.

The following Baylor Diabetes Self-Management training programs are offered at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. For more information, call us at (817) 424-4542.

> Diabetes Self-Management Training Program for Type 2 Diabetes
8 - 10 hour, multidisciplinary program covers a full range of lifestyle and disease prevention topics. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association.

> Diabetes Self-Management Training Program for Type 1 Diabetes
Comprehensive assessment and review of self-care behaviors. A one-on-one and group education program is designed to meet individual education needs.

Our Diabetes Self Management Training Program helps individuals of all ages learn how to successfully manage diabetes.

Team members include Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses and Pharmacists, who may also be Certified Diabetes Educators, help empower participants to:

• make better food choices at home and "on the go"
• understand diabetes and possible complications
• manage diabetes today and for a lifetime
• use their own blood glucose monitor and interpret the results
• develop coping and positive stress management skills

Classes are offered at a variety of times to fit your schedule. For times and locations please contact the Diabetes Education Center at (817) 424-4542.

> Pre-Diabetes (Impaired Glucose Tolerance)
Designed specifically for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes. The program focus is centered on a healthy lifestyle with a comprehensive assessment and meal planning with a registered dietitian.

> Diabetes During Pregnancy
Designed specifically for pregnant women whose pregnancy has been complicated with diabetes. 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.
> Insulin Pump Program
Comprehensive assessment, education and support for individuals choosing to use an insulin pump.

> Diabetes Type 2 for Adolescents
Comprehensive family approach to the assessment and education of both established and newly diagnosed adolescents with Type 2 diabetes.

> 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 Support Group
Free support groups for individuals and their family. Find a support group on-line or call us at
(817) 424-4542.