Diabetes Education
Whether you are newly diagnosed or need a refresher, we have options that will work for you.
Individualized sessions offer real-life guidance and ongoing support.
- Healthy eating and meal planning
- Being active
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medications for diabetes
- Goal setting/Problem solving
- Healthy coping
- Risk reduction of developing complications associated with diabetes
- Insulin pump and personal glucose monitor training
Get a referral and get started
You need a physician's referral to participate in most Goshen Hospital Diabetes Education Programs.
- Request a referral from your primary care physician
- Or call (574) 537-1221 to talk with one of our diabetes educators. We can help you get the necessary referral from your healthcare provider.
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