Eisenhower Diabetes Education Services
Since its inception in 1974, Eisenhower’s Diabetes Education Services has provided educational classes, lectures and individual instruction for people with diabetes in the Coachella Valley. It is the first program in the Coachella Valley to achieve recognition by the American Diabetes Association.
Successful control of diabetes depends on cooperation between the individual with diabetes and the health care team.
The primary goal of Eisenhower’s Diabetes Education Services is to offer patient-centered diabetes self-management education either in a group setting or 1-on-1 with the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). A referral is required.
When to schedule an appointment?
Anytime is a good time to book an appointment with a CDCES (with a physician’s referral), but there are a few times in your life when seeing one is extra important:
- When you’re diagnosed with diabetes
- At least once a year or when you’re struggling to meet your care goals
- When new complicating factors arise (Medical or Social)
- Transition of Life or care
Understanding diagnosis lab values:
What is the A1c?
The A1C test can be used to diagnose diabetes or help you know how your treatment plan is working by giving you a picture of your average blood glucose (blood sugar) over the past two to three months.
Patient Resources
Class Information
Podcasts
Diabetes Prevention Program Testimonials
“This life-changing program at Eisenhower Health Center gave me my health, confidence, and future back. Embracing a low-carb lifestyle alongside a deeply supportive community of peers helped me finally lower my A1C, lose weight, and find joy in staying active. If you are facing pre-diabetes, please take this step—it truly transformed my whole outlook on life and saved me.” -Tim.
Articles
The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that Eisenhower Health has been nationally designated as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes... more
The United States is among the top countries in its prevalence of diabetes with more than 30 million Americans diagnosed with the condition and an additional 84.1 million diagnosed with prediabetes... more
The numbers are staggering. An estimated 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4 percent of the population, have diabetes. Of these, 7.2 million don’t even know they have this condition (see sidebar for... more
WHEN MARIA ILBARA WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED WITH the beginnings of Type 2 diabetes in 2009, she was able to keep her blood sugar levels under control for years by taking an oral medication called... more
AS THE FAMOUS LINE IN THE MOVIE Apollo 13 goes, “Houston, we have a problem.” Actually, the entire nation has a problem — and it’s called diabetes. “Today, one out of... more
Locations & Directions
Eisenhower Diabetes Education Services
- Probst Building
- 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 100B
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 760-773-1403
