The Ascension Saint Agnes Diabetes Education Center provides comprehensive diabetes education to those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, have prediabetes or have other risk factors for type 2 diabetes. When you choose Ascension Saint Agnes, a team of registered dietitians and nurse educators provide resources to help you self-manage and better understand your condition. Our lifestyle coaches help you to implement lifestyle changes that can delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Find out more about our Diabetes Self Management Education and Support Program below.
Diabetes self-management, education and support
The Ascension Saint Agnes Diabetes Education program helps you understand how to manage your diabetes. Whether you have Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, specialists at Ascension Saint Agnes are here to help. We take the time to explain how diabetes can affect your health and daily life. Your specialist works with you to help you manage your condition. And, we provide an education program to help you learn more about living with diabetes.
Learn how to manage your diabetes
Ascension Saint Agnes offers diabetes education services. We work with you to develop an individual care plan that fits your lifestyle. Our goal is to help you make good choices without having to give up all the things you love.
Our diabetes self-management training program is at locations in the Greater Baltimore area and includes individual sessions and weekly group classes. The program will help you learn about:
- Diabetes
- Healthy meal planning and effects of food on blood sugar
- How to read food labels and use information concerning carbohydrates, fats, sodium, and fiber
- Benefits of exercise and stress management in your diabetes care
- How to avoid long-term complications of diabetes
- Medication management and what to do on "sick days"
Talk to your doctor about diabetes education. A referral is needed for diabetes education classes. Insurance coverage may vary. Talk with your insurance provider about coverage for diabetes education classes. For more information, please call 667-234-3244.
Have your physician complete the diabetes education referral form and fax to 443-708-9355.
