Comprehensive diabetes education and support
Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Our education center partners with you to provide the tools, knowledge and personalized support you need to confidently manage your health and do the things you love.
Ascension Sacred Heart Diabetes and Nutrition Education in Northwest Florida provides care support services for people living with diabetes along the Gulf Coast. We offer a variety of educational services in both onsite classes and in virtual telehealth appointments.
Personalized diabetes care
Our care team includes Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), including both registered nurses, dietitians and our program is certified by the American Diabetes Association. We bridge the gap between your medical prescriptions and your daily life, offering clinical expertise and customized nutritional guidance tailored to your lifestyle.
We provide targeted care and support for adults facing all types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes: Advanced management strategies, technology integration and daily balance.
- Type 2 diabetes: Lifestyle adjustment, medication guidance and long-term health protection.
- Gestational diabetes: Specialized support to ensure a safe, healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.
Diabetes education classes and support
At Ascension Sacred Heart Diabetes and Nutrition Education, our certified diabetes educators offer a variety of services to to help in your journey to better manage your diabetes, including:
- Healthy Eating: Master carb counting, meal planning, and making smart food choices with our dietitians.
- Being Active: Learn how to safely incorporate physical movement to lower blood sugar and boost energy.
- Monitoring: Understand how to track your blood sugar levels and use data to make daily decisions.
- Taking Medication: Learn how your specific prescriptions, oral medications, or insulins function in your body.
- Problem Solving: Develop the skills to handle unexpected high or low blood sugar readings safely.
- Reducing Risks: Discover how to prevent long-term complications through routine skin, foot, and eye care.
- Healthy Coping: Gain emotional strategies to manage stress and navigate the daily mental demands of living with diabetes.
Group Classes
Our program also offers group classes to help you connect with a community of peers who share your journey. Led by our certified specialists, these interactive weekly sessions offer a collaborative environment to share practical strategies and find mutual support.
If you are interested in learning more about the latest in diabetes technology, we work with your doctor to provide:
- Glucose monitoring application and training
- Insulin pump training
Personalized nutrition counseling
We also offer one-on-one nutrition counseling. You will work privately with a nurse or dietitian to build a custom management plan. These sessions focus deeply on your personal health data, specific challenges and unique lifestyle goals.
Your diabetes care program is personalized for your type of diabetes, symptoms and diabetes-related conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and changes to your vision.
Medical nutrition therapy
Medical nutrition therapy is personalized nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating. Your plan is tailored to your unique health needs, lifestyle, medications, and goals to help improve blood sugar and overall health. Medical nutrition therapy is available for those with:
- Digestive disorders
- Food allergies
- Heart disease, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol and triglycerides
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Osteoporosis
- Weight management
Take the first step today toward a healthier tomorrow. Contact us at 850-416-7262 for more information or to register for an upcoming class.
