A registered dietitian can help you make adjustments as needed. Day and evening classes are offered. The program is available at Manchester Memorial Hospital, at the Medical Office Building next to Rockville General Hospital, and in East Hartford. Studies have proven that the long-term success of diabetes therapy is strongly dependent on the education of the patient. This program is one of only 200 in the United States to be nationally certified by the American Diabetes Association.
Most insurance companies cover the cost of the program.
Diabetes is a serious illness in which the body either does not make enough insulin or is unable to use it properly. Without treatment, diabetes will cause a build-up of sugars and fats in the bloodstream. This can lead to heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and amputations. Frequently there are no symptoms with type 2 diabetes, the most common form. Managing Diabetes I. Nutrition Individualized meal plans which take into account overall health and treatment goals are important in managing diabetes.