
For more information, call the MDH Diabetes Education Center at (309) 836-1634.
Nearly 30.3 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and 84.1 million have pre-diabetes. 1.5 Million Americans are diagnosed with the disease every year, yet more than 7.2 million of these people are unaware they have it. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
The Diabetes Education Center (DEC) at McDonough District Hospital can help relieve your fears and give you the tools you need to successfully manage your diabetes.
The DEC provides a comprehensive diabetes education program that is customized to address individualized needs. Education sessions are scheduled by appointment and provided on a fee-per-visit basis.
Medicare and most insurance companies will cover instruction with a doctor’s order. Medicare pays for 10 hours of diabetes self-management training education initially, and an additional two hours each year after that. Medicare also pays for three hours of medical nutritional therapy initially and then two hours each year after.
The Diabetes Education Center has been a recognized program by the American Diabetes Association since 2002.
The MDH Diabetes Education Center is staffed by professionals with expertise in diabetes and diabetes self-management.