169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: (607) 772-6269
Lourdes
is recognized by the American Diabetes
Association and affiliated with American Health Ways formerly Diabetes
Treatment Centers of America, the largest provider of specialized diabetes
services in the country. This allows us to offer comprehensive inpatient and
outpatient services.
Diabetes education is offered in group settings and on an individual basis as needed. Our dietitians,
clinical nurse specialists and certified diabetes educators work with your physician to tailor an education
package that includes survival skills, monitoring, meal planning, insulin, oral medications. Most insurance
plans cover the educational sessions.
The Diabetes Education Series takes place at the Lourdes Diabetes Center. Classes
are held Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evening sessions offered routinely throughout the year.
Call 772-6269 for more information.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes
is the body's inability to control its blood sugar level. It affects approximately 16 million people
nationally and when left untreated, can lead to long term complications.
The Lourdes Diabetes Center
team works with you and your physician to develop a management program of treatment and education.
Inpatient:
Diabetes can slow recovery if you are admitted to the hospital for an illness or surgery. Our staff
will make sure you get the special care you need while in the hospital.
Outpatient:
Outpatient services gives you the information and support you need to control your diabetes:
- diabetes management classes
- seminars
- food and nutrition class
- support groups
- starting insulin class
- personal sessions for special needs
In addition to the outpatient services, Lourdes Hospital offers a comprehensive program of screenings
and additional services for someone diagnosed with diabetes.
- retinal screenings
- vascular screenings
- podiatric services
- wound care
- rehabilitation programs
For more information about the Lourdes Diabetes Education Series please call 772-6269.
Learn more about Diabetes
Visit the American Diabetes
Association website.