Diabetes education

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you’re not alone. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, our goal is to help you learn to manage your diabetes to achieve your best health—and we’ll be right beside you every step of the way.

Our certified diabetes care and education specialists provide individualized education and counseling and all the tools you’ll need to keep your diabetes under control.

Learn what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes.

Diabetes programs to meet your needs

Once you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, our diabetes team will work with you to develop a care plan designed specifically for you.

We’ll point you to the classes and counseling sessions you need, and our certified diabetes care and education specialists will provide expert guidance through group sessions and one-on-one instruction. Here are some of the specific services we provide:

  • Individual sessions for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • Group sessions for patients with type 2 diabetes, new to diabetes or without prior in depth diabetes education
  • Individual sessions for patients, who speak Spanish, with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with a Spanish speaking educator if schedule allows
  • Individual or group sessions for diabetes during pregnancy
  • Individual sessions for insulin pump therapy preparation, training and follow up (immediate follow up or follow up at any time)
  • Individual sessions for continuous glucose monitor/sensor training
  • Individual sessions for medical nutrition therapy 
  • Hybrid Diabetes Support Groups at Elmhurst Hospital (in person, with an option to WebEx, if unable to make it in person)

Virtual appointments are available for the above, as insurance allows.

We encourage you to bring a family member or friend with you to your sessions. We welcome your questions and discussion at any time during the sessions.

Jumpstart your Health with Group Lifestyle Balance

A diagnosis of prediabetes does not mean diabetes is inevitable. Consider our research-based lifestyle change program, Jumpstart your Health with Group Lifestyle Balance™  to guide you in establishing habits that help to prevent diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Support Group and Type 2 Diabetes Support Group

Support group for type 1: First Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 pm, with no group in January, July and August
Support group for type 2: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 pm, with no group in January and February

Support persons are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Guest speakers will be scheduled on occasion. Please call 331-221-6440 option 3 to join the email list for updates on topics for each month and additional details. No RSVP needed.