Diabetes Education
Our registered dietician Jocelyne Loran, RD, LDN, CDCES, educates patients on diabetes nutrition
When you need help managing diabetes, UM Charles Regional's Center for Diabetes Education will show you the best ways to stay healthy.
Without help, living with diabetes can be overwhelming, but we can show you how to make it easier to manage.
You can come to us for one-on-one counseling, group classes, training and a community of support.
Call us at 301-609-5444 to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Managing Diabetes for a Healthy Life
Our diabetes education and treatment program is for adults with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. It includes a variety of ways you can learn to successfully manage your diabetes, including:
- One-on-one evaluation for personalized guidance
- Instruction on insulin, injections and blood sugar meters
- Tips and guidelines for nutrition and weight management
- Small group education classes
Feel free to bring someone with you to the sessions. For more information on the days and times of classes, call us at 301-609-5444.
Diabetes Diet and Nutrition Therapy
Eating healthy is an important part of treating diabetes. Our registered dietician Jocelyne Loran, RD, LDN, CDCES, can help you maintain a healthy diet as you manage your diabetes with our medical nutrition therapy program. Medical nutrition therapy is proven to help diabetes patients reduce their A1C levels and better manage chronic conditions.
Note: You will need a referral form from your doctor for the one-on-one sessions, group classes and medical nutrition therapy.
Diabetes Support Group
Our support group is open to adults with diabetes and their loved ones. Sharing your stories and hearing from others who are managing diabetes themselves is part of a successful treatment program.
You do not need a referral to attend a support group. For more information and to learn how to join the meetings, please call us at 301-609-5444.
Why Choose UM Charles Regional for Diabetes Management
Our Center for Diabetes Education is here to help you improve your health. It's been recognized nationally for meeting the standards of a high-quality diabetes management program and was accredited as a Medicare Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
When you come to our diabetes center, we can help you:
- Get an annual assessment of education, nutrition and emotional needs
- Deal with a new diabetes diagnosis
- Learn about your diabetes medication
- Explore unexplained high (or low) blood sugar
- Learn to manage changes and limitations such as vision problems, dexterity or mobility issues or weight gain
- Prevent or seek treatment for diabetic complications or other health conditions such as kidney disease, stroke or heart disease
Visit Us
Classes and counseling sessions are held at our La Plata location inside UM Charles Regional Medical Center:
Center for Diabetes Education
5 Garrett Avenue, First Floor
La Plata, MD 20646
Find directions, hours and appointment information.
Ready to visit us? Want to learn even more about how we can help you manage diabetes? Give us a call: 301-609-5444.