Diabetes Education

Newly diagnosed or a long-time diabetic, Hancock Well-Being’s comprehensive diabetes education and diabetic care is here for you. We offer diabetes treatment  and education to help you live a healthier, more balanced life.

The good news is that diabetes is easier than ever to manage—without the pain and hassles associated with diabetes treatment in decades past.

Hancock Well-Being Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death. You don’t have to be one of these statistics! Hancock Well-Being and the Hancock Wellness Centers are dedicated to helping you find your healthier self with our one-year diabetes prevention program. The first six months will consist of weekly meetings, while the last half of our program will meet on a monthly basis. Facilitated by our team of certified diabetes educators, dietitians, and health coaches, this program’s one-year commitment focuses on improving your overall wellness through dietary recommendations, diabetes education, and exercise!

Class sizes are limited to ensure all participants receive personalized attention and all sessions are held at our Hancock Wellness Center in Greenfield.

For more information or to reserve your spot in this life-changing program, contact us by calling (317) 468.4379.

Hancock Well-Being Diabetes Self-Management Training

Treatment and education go hand in hand to help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels stable. With the right tools and training, our patients can greatly minimize the long-term risk of complications such as nerve, kidney, and eye damage—as well as heart attack and stroke.

Our diabetes self-management training (DSMT) helps patients learn about their disease and manage it with lifestyle adjustments: from understanding the disease itself and planning an appropriate diet to exercise, goal setting, and stress management. We also walk patients through the process of self-monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin and noninsulin injectables, as well as oral diabetes medications. In conjunction with our Center for Wound Healing , we work to identify and address non-healing wounds that may arise from complications due to diabetes.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Before attending group classes, participants must attend an initial assessment session that lasts about 90 minutes and is conducted by a diabetes educator who will help you develop a personalized diabetes care plan.

Note: You need a physician’s referral for insurance reimbursement. Contact your insurer to learn how much DSMT is covered under your plan.

GROUP CLASSES

We typically offer group classes during the second and fourth weeks of each month. Both day and evening class times are available. The complete education program for those with newly diagnosed diabetes includes the initial assessment and all four of the group classes. We recommend that you attend each class to ensure that you receive all relevant material.