Diabetes Education

• Group Classes • Individual  Classes • Gestational Diabetes Classes • Pre-Diabetes Classes • Adult Diabetes Clinic • Continuous Glucose Monitor Sensor • Support / Education Groups LOCATION: Saint Elizabeth Diabetes Center Class Location      7441 O Street,  Suite 200      Lincoln, NE 68510                                                   P-402.219.8777      F-402.219.8771

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Group Diabetes Education Classes
For the person who needs to understand how to manage their diabetes.   The diabetes educators will explain what diabetes is, causes, symptoms and treatment options.   We explain how the medications work, the importance of regular exercise, meal planning, blood testing and how these three treatments must work together.   We discuss how the complications develop and what can be done to prevent or control them.    The dietitian provides meal planning and carbohydrate counting information during the classes.   We provide a blood glucose monitor and will demonstrate how to use it.  The person will set behavior change goals at the end of each class.   We review the goals and look at why they succeeded or what they could do differently.   The classes meet twice for a total of six hours.    Follow up support is included.   Requires physician referral.

Individual Instruction Recommended This is intended for people with special needs who would not do well in a group class.    Special needs may include vision or hearing impairment, language or cultural barriers or other challenges.    Content of the class is the same as the group diabetes class.   Requires physician referral. Gestational Diabetes Class For the pregnant woman diagnosed with diabetes during her pregnancy, we provide education about gestational diabetes, meal planning, exercise and blood glucose monitoring if needed.   We will provide a blood glucose monitor for use during the pregnancy.   Requires physician referral.

Adult Diabetes Clinic
This is a consultative clinic only.   We work with Dr. Anthony Ross to help people with their diabetes management.   We only work with diabetes so our staff has a focused approach to diabetes management.   We work with Intensive Insulin Therapy and Insulin Pump Therapy for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.   We provide close follow up for the patient and keep in contact with the referring physician.

Continuous Glucose Monitor Sensor
For people having unexplained high and low blood sugars, this provides a method of monitoring the blood sugar every five minutes for 72+ hours.   We will insert the monitor (similar to an insulin pump), then download the information and send the results to the referring physician.  

Pre-Diabetes Class
In the pre-diabetes syndrome, people have blood sugars higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.    We offer classes six times a year.   Cost $15 per person.  Call 219-7000 to register. Learn more

Diabetes Education Meetings
We sponsor education meetings that meet three times a year on a Saturday morning from 9am-12pm.  Topics are related to diabetes management.   To be placed on our mailing list, call 402.219.8777.   Meetings are free.
For more information on Diabetes Education Meetings, call the Saint Elizabth Diabetes Center at 219-8777.

How to Schedule an Appointment
The first step is to contact your primary physician and talk with them about diabetes education.   Your physician will send a referral to the diabetes center and we will contact you for an appointment.    We accept all insurance companies.   

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