Diabetes Education

Learn to Live Well with Diabetes

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a Learn to Live Well Diabetes Education program. The program includes education for people with all types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and Pre-Diabetes), those just diagnosed, and those who have had diabetes for many years. Education helps people better manage the disease and prevent future problems.

Education Topics

• Understanding diabetes
• Blood glucose control
• Eating well
• Activity
• Possible problems
• Treatment
• Emotional health
• Staying healthy
• Planning for success

A referral from your health care provider is needed. Medicare, Medicaid and many other insurances help pay for diabetes education. If you would like to Learn to Live Well through diabetes education, ask your health care provider for a referral or contact the Diabetes Education program at 218-546-4302, toll free at 888-487-6437, or email us at Ambulatory Services.

The diabetes support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:00 P.M. in the Tunnel Conference Room of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

For additional information, contact Ambulatory Services or call us at 218-546-4302 or toll free at 888-487-6437.  For additional information view the 2009 support group form.