Skip to accessibility settings Lighthouse Guild Healthcare Services Diabetes Care & Endocrinology 212-769-6300 Request an Appointment Specialized care to help you avoid vision loss and other complications Manage your diabetes and improve your health A common yet serious complication of diabetes is vision loss or blindness. At Lighthouse Guild’s Maxine and John M. Bendheim Center for Diabetes Care, we help you stay healthy and preserve your eyesight. Our specialists create programs to manage your diabetes. Our services include: Nutritional counseling Support groups Endocrinology Accredited by the American Diabetes Association, our self-management education program helps you manage your diabetes through individual and group sessions, where you can: Learn practical techniques for taking medications Learn strategies for monitoring your blood sugar Make healthy lifestyle changes Comprehensive care Lighthouse Guild is proud to be certified by the American Diabetes Association and the National Committee for quality assurance. Our trained physicians and counselors help manage your symptoms and enhance your overall wellness. Endocrinology Our board-certified endocrinologist is part of a full-service health care team that can diagnose your diabetes, help you manage the disease, and reduce your risk of complications such as vision loss. Diet and weight When you have diabetes, you need to make smart food choices. But you don’t have to give up all your favorite foods to maintain a balanced diet. Our certified nutritionists teach: The value of a healthy diet and different nutrients How to put together nutritious meal plans that work for you How to make smart choices when eating at restaurants or outside your home Strength in numbers Meet people who are going through similar challenges in a Diabetes Support Group. Individual counseling We offer private, one-on-one counseling that is specifically tailored to your physical and emotional needs. Keep your doctor Keep your personal physician while receiving additional, specialized attention designed to manage your diabetes. I realized I could have the same things and that life was not over at age 31. Lighthouse Guild let me know I’m going to be okay. Adrienne, patient and client At Lighthouse Guild, we empower you to be an active participant in your diabetes care Improve your health, increase your independence, and live a more active life through continuous self-care. We also offer low vision rehabilitation and healthcare services. Low Vision Rehabilitation Healthcare Services Podiatry Put your best foot forward Vision loss makes it difficult to take care of your feet or observe signs of trouble. For people with diabetes, you’re at risk for both visual impairment and foot issues — making it double the difficulty. With your needs in mind, our podiatrists help you: Learn how to care for your feet Use special techniques to check your feet, even with vision loss Avoid injuries Lighthouse Guild Contact info: 800-284-4422 TTY 711 250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023 MyCare Portal Request an Appointment Refer Patient Locations & Directions Directory Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Compliance Policy Sitemap Copyright © 2021 Lighthouse Guild Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Accessibility \