Diabetes Care Center
Recognized and certified by the American Diabetes Association
Our Team Works With You
Diabetes is a complex disease that requires the constant attention of a number of different health care professionals. Through the assistance of funding from the Duke Endowment, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has developed a multidisciplinary team approach to managing diabetes.
The team consists of a certified diabetic educator, physicians, registered dietitians, registered nurses with specialized training in diabetes management, medical social workers, an exercise physiologist and a pharmacist.
Individualized Programs
Diabetes affects each person differently. For that reason, our certified professionals work with you to develop a personalized diet, education plan, and medication and treatment program.
Specialized outpatient programs are available for:
- Children and teens.
- Women with gestational diabetes.
- Adults.
- Private consultations.
- Group classes.
Topics include:
- What is diabetes?
- Meal planning.
- Exercise.
- Foot, skin and dental care.
- Low blood sugar treatment.
- Blood glucose monitoring and interpretation of results.
- Detection and prevention of complications.
- Community resources.
Use
our quiz to learn more about your risk for diabetes.