Adult diabetes wellness program
Call 708-213-3286Newly diagnosed?
The Adult Diabetes Wellness Program at Advocate South Suburban Hospital serves adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Our services include:
- Education classes (group or individual sessions)
- Nutritional counseling and meal planning
- Grocery shopping class
- Glucose meter training
- Weight loss counseling
- Smoking cessation
- Understanding diabetes medications
Diagnosed & need a 'tune-up'?
Is caring for your diabetes a struggle? Has it been a few years since you received your diabetes diagnosis and you need to get back on track? Our diabetes team will assist you with the skills needed to bring your diabetes to a healthy level.
Our team includes:
- Nurse practitioner
- Registered dietitian / certified diabetes educator
- Exercise physiologists
- Medical director
Getting started
Our diabetes services are usually covered by insurance. Please obtain a referral from your primary care physician.
Are you at risk for diabetes?
If left untreated, diabetes can lead to other serious health problems including heart disease, stroke and blindness. Our diabetes quiz estimates your risk of developing the disease, determines which risk factors are controllable and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results.
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