Quality care for those living with diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans, and is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes through high-quality, comprehensive care and education. Our self-management program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to manage the disease and avoid complications.
We provide care and education for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, prediabetes, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia through a full range of services including:
- Assessments to determine individual needs
- Individual and group Diabetes Self-Management Education counseling
- Nutritional counseling, including meal planning and carbohydrate counting
- Free monthly support group held the third Thursday of each month (with the exception of December) at 6:00 pm in the hospital cafeteria
- Wound healing services
To schedule an appointment with Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center's nationally accredited Outpatient Diabetes Program, call 606-789-3511 ext. 1229. Individual and group diabetes self-management education is offered as well as a free monthly support group meeting.
Diabetes education to promote healthy living
Learning how to manage your diabetes effectively is the key to staying healthy, so an important part of our care is ensuring you have the tools and skills you need to avoid complications. Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center's doctors, nurse educators, dietitians and other diabetes care professionals provide valuable education and information to help you manage your health. Our educational program covers:
- Types of diabetes, complications, and effective management techniques
- Nutrition for diabetes, including meal planning, tips for dining out and understanding food labels
- Problem solving and coping skills
- How to reduce complications and improve overall health, including information on exercise and weight control
- Diabetes medications and devices
- Helpful diabetes resources, including support groups, community offerings and more