Diabetes Education
Learning how to manage your diabetes effectively is the key to staying healthy - that's why an important part of our care is ensuring that you have the tools and skills you need to avoid complications. The doctors, nurse educators, dietitians and other diabetes care professionals at Merit Health Rankin provide valuable education and information to help you manage your health.
Our educational program covers topics such as:
- Types of diabetes, complications and effective management techniques
- Nutrition for diabetes, including meal planning, tips for dining out and understanding food labels
- Problem solving and coping skills
- How to reduce complications and improve overall health, including information on exercise and weight control
- Diabetes medications and devices
- Helpful diabetes resources, including support groups, community offerings and more