Eisenhower Diabetes Program

Since its inception in 1974, the Diabetes Program at Eisenhower Health has provided educational classes, lectures and individual instruction for diabetic residents of the Coachella Valley. It is the first program in the Coachella Valley to achieve recognition by the American Diabetes Association.

Eisenhower's Diabetes Program is taught by registered nurses, registered dieticians and other health care professionals with expertise and training in diabetes education. Eisenhower's Diabetes Program offers numerous educational opportunities for people with diabetes and their loved ones or caregivers. A support group is also available for teens/tweens.

Successful control of diabetes depends on cooperation between the individual with diabetes and the health care team.

The primary goal of Eisenhower's Diabetes Program is to offer evidence-based curriculum and current information about diabetes mellitus to individuals with diabetes, family members and the community.

Services We Offer

Individual and Group Instruction

For those who have a physician referral and meet insurance requirements, the professional staff of the Diabetes Program offers individual or group instruction and activities designed to promote self-management skills in nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, medication administration and other diabetes-related subjects.

Family members are encouraged to support their loved one by attending the sessions. Spanish speaking educators are available.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Individual nutrition counseling provided by a registered dietician with a credential in diabetes education can assist in helping people with diabetes develop healthy eating habits. A physician referral is required.

Community Education

Eisenhower's Diabetes Program offers classes throughout the year. These classes are free to the community.

Group education classes for individuals with diabetes and their significant others are offered frequently throughout the year. The series is certified diabetes education specialists and health care professionals with expertise in diabetes.

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