Nationally Recognized Diabetes Care
Avera St. Luke's is committed to understanding and treating people with diabetes. Diabetes is a lifelong health condition in which the body is not able to make or use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps body cells use sugar (glucose) for energy.
We offer inpatient and outpatient diabetes services, as well as education and support groups for those with the disease and their families. Our services are available at Avera St. Luke's main hospital campus, our Midland campus and through our Telehealth services.
Avera St. Luke’s Diabetes Wellness Services have been awarded education recognition from the American Diabetes Association through 2013, meeting national standards for diabetes self-management education.
Avera St. Luke's Care Team
Our Diabetes Wellness Services team cares for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and offers intensive insulin therapy, insulin pump, diabetic and dietary education by a team of Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE), nurses and dietitians.
We have staff trained as Certified Pump Trainers and can initiate insulin therapy on an outpatient basis with continued follow-up.
Diabetes Classes, Events and Support Group
Avera St. Luke's believes you can manage diabetes and live a healthy life with the proper balance of meal planning, exercise and medication. We offer individual and group classes and consultation sessions scheduled to meet your needs, and provide you with the information necessary to successfully manage your diabetes.
Our diabetes wellness topics include:
Help manage your diabetes with Avera St. Luke's Classes and Events.
Learn More About Diabetes
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For more information about our Diabetes Wellness Services, contact us at 605-622-5588.
