When you choose Ascension Via Christi in Kansas, you get an experienced care team that specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrinology disorders. These conditions can affect your metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure, and more. One of the most common endocrinology disorders is diabetes. Diabetes can be hereditary or caused by your diet, lifestyle choices and other health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity.
Talk to your doctor if you have questions about diabetes or prediabetes. We start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, your doctor and care team work with you to deliver a personalized care plan that’s right for you.
Nutrition counseling and diabetes education
Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to regulate sugar in the blood. Blood glucose can be affected by many factors including diet and exercise. Ascension Via Christi provides programs to help you learn more about diabetes and gain the skills needed to stay healthy. Care teams include nurses, registered dietitians, and diabetes educators certified by the American Diabetes Association. We work together to deliver care at any stage of diabetes:
- Newly-diagnosed patients
- Prediabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Other care for long-term diabetes support
Your care team offers diabetes self-management support that focuses on your physical and emotional health. Certified diabetes instructors help you better understand your condition and how to monitor your blood glucose at home, administer medicine and make healthy food choices. Nutrition counseling and diabetes education services include:
- Diabetes health screenings
- Group education classes
- Individual appointments with nurses and dietitians
A doctor’s referral is needed before making an appointment.
CALL—785-565-2960—Manhattan
CALL—620-232-0447—Pittsburg
CALL—316-274-8989—Wichita
