This information was accurate at the time of publication. Some medical conditions, such as diabetes, have affects on our bodies that can be minimized with the proper treatment. Two major national studies have shown a reduction in eye, kidney and nerve damage for people on an intensive treatment program. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Diabetes Care Center is a hospital-based program designed to provide the individual with diabetes and their family the professional resources to implement their physician's plan of care, intensive or otherwise. Services include inpatient and outpatient individualized assessments and follow-up.
Patient progress is monitored and reported regularly to the patient's physician.
It is encouraged that the patient brings a family member or care provider with them to the sessions. Staff professionals will help develop a realistic diet and exercise or weight loss program for the patient, while making all adjustments that fit into the patient's lifestyle. They can also help a patient deal with the diabetes-related problems that appear in work and play. They also help the patient work on situations such as qualifying for health insurance. Outpatient charges are based on the amount of time required to develop each individual's program.