Diabetes Education
Diabetes affects more than just your health. It can change your diet, lifestyle and even your relationships. We created the Emanate Health diabetes education program to give people who are living with diabetes a safe, supportive place to tackle both the physical and mental challenges that come with the condition.
Our certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians and counselors are dedicated to giving our patients renewed hope and expert diabetes care. Here's a look at the diabetes education services we offer.
Diabetes education program
Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as meeting national standards for diabetes education and support. The program is offered at the Emanate Health Diabetes & Specialty Care Centers in both English and Spanish. A physician's order is required for enrollment.
When you begin the program, you'll attend three two-hour group classes specifically geared toward your level of diabetes. Over the course of the program you will:
Reviewed 3/8/2024
5 important facts about prediabetes
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults has prediabetes. That's tens of millions of people. With those kinds of statistics, there's a fair chance you or someone you know could have prediabetes.
These five facts can help you better understand this common condition.
ALMOST EVERYONE WHO DEVELOPS TYPE 2 DIABETES HAD PREDIABETES FIRST
Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes can progress to full-blown diabetes if your blood sugar keeps rising.
MOST PEOPLE WHO HAVE PREDIABETES DON'T KNOW IT
Prediabetes usually doesn't cause symptoms. The only way to know if you have it is to get tested. If you're 45 or older, overweight, don't get enough exercise, or you have a close family member who has type 2 diabetes, ask your doctor if you should be tested.
Learn more about who should be tested for diabetes.
PREDIABETES IS A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION
In addition to putting you at risk for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes also raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.
YOU CAN REVERSE PREDIABETES
The key to stopping prediabetes is to control your blood sugar. You can do this by following the lifestyle changes your doctor recommends. These may include losing weight, exercising regularly and eating right.
SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
Making changes to stop prediabetes might feel overwhelming. You don't have to do it all at once though. Start small and add changes over time. For instance, if you drink a lot of soda, try water with a slice of lemon instead. If you need to exercise more, try taking a short walk on your lunch break. Even small steps like these can add up to better blood sugar and a healthier life overall.
Check your diabetes risk
Answer a few questions to learn about your risk for type 2 diabetes.
- AARP. American Academy of Family Physicians. "Prediabetes." https://familydoctor.org/condition/prediabetes/.
- American Diabetes Association. "Prediabetes: What it Means and What You Can Do." https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/prediabetes.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes." https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prediabetes.html.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes." https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/truth-about-prediabetes.html.
- Get a personalized nutrition and fitness plan
- Receive a revised medication plan
- Learn behavioral modifications for long-term success
After the program ends, you'll continue with one-on-one follow-up appointments with a registered nurse, a dietitian and a counselor. Our staff is dedicated to helping patients meet their goals and has seen major success over the years. Patients who have gone through the diabetes education program have:
- Significantly reduced their A1C levels
- Learned how to better control their blood sugar levels
- Learned how to cope with stress and lifestyle changes
- Reduced their overall complications associated with diabetes
Diabetes education for pregnant women
We offer a specialized program for expectant mothers that's affiliated with the California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program "Sweet Success."
Sweet Success provides education to women dealing with either pre-existing diabetes or gestational diabetes. Education is available prior to conception and throughout pregnancy. All participants attend a four-hour group class and continue with one-on-one follow-ups throughout their pregnancy and postpartum.
Diabetes support groups
We welcome our patients and caregivers to attend our diabetes support groups. Our group meetings are held in both English and Spanish for both adults and adolescents.
Interfaith diabetes outreach
Have our team come to your place of worship and provide two hours of education.
For more information, call 626.857.3476.