McLaren Thumb Region provides classes and tools to aid in the learning and management of the disease. You must schedule an individual appointment before attending classes. Our diabetes self-management education classes are taught by both a registered nurse (RN) and a registered dietitian (RD).
Class information
- Meet individually with a Registered Dietitian and or Registered Nurse to discuss the diabetes issues specific to you. This includes developing a plan that is customized to your needs.
- Receive instruction that includes basic understanding of diabetes; how to monitor, managing blood glucose patterns; preventing complications; basic carbohydrate counting, understanding how to balance diet, activity, medications, and stress; managing hypoglycemia; and much more.
- Receive a meal plan and instruction from a registered dietitian.
- Receive information on our group classes designed to provide patients and families quality support, knowledge and technical skills needed to successfully self-manage their diabetes and develop a healthy lifestyle.
McLaren Thumb Region's Diabetes Self-Management Program is certified by the Michigan Department of Community Health and recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality self-management education.
Other Services Provided
- Diabetes Self-Management Training
- Individual and group setting (Physician order required)
- A covered benefit of Medicare and/or Medicaid
- Oral and Injectable Medication Instruction and Education
- Glucometer training
- Basic/advanced carbohydrate counting
- Annual follow-up education and support
- Customized, on-site school or other group diabetes training sessions
- Opportunity to receive scholarship funds for services, if qualified
Program Cost
Medicare, Medicaid and many other insurance companies participate.
Scholarship Program
McLaren Thumb Region strives for all patients to have equal access to Diabetes Education. A scholarship fund has been established to assist those who qualify. Certain financial criteria must be met in order to qualify for scholarship coverage. If you meet the criteria, your bill will be covered by our scholarship fund.