Because successful management of diabetes often takes major alterations in a patient's lifestyle, effective education is vital to maintaining good health. The program at Seton East teaches participants, in Spanish and English, about the disease and what they need to do to control it. In addition, whenever funds are available, Seton supplies glucose monitoring equipment and supplies free of charge. This monitoring equipment is important for good control of the disease, and the cost is often beyond the means of Seton East clientele. Two very active support groups give patients an opportunity to offer mutual support.
Diabetes can be difficult to control, especially for the working poor.
The money will be used to purchase glucose monitoring equipment and educational supplies for the program. Several other grant requests are pending. For more information about the Seton Fund's support of community wellness programs, please call the Seton Fund at 323-1990. For more information about the Seton East Diabetes Management Program, please call the Seton East Community Health Center at 323-4930. All Rights Reserved.