Diabetes Education at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital's Diabetes Education Program offers individual counseling services and outpatient instruction. Certified Diabetes Educators, who are Registered Nurses meet with patients on a one-on-one basis to educate newly diagnosed diabetics and help those who need assistance with diabetes self-management.

This continuing education program offers individuals with diabetes support and help in managing the disease and living a healthy lifestyle:

• Insulin Instruction
• Comprehensive Diabetes Management
• Stress Management
• Exercise
• Warning Signs of Other Diabetes-related Problems
• Eye & Foot Care
• Self Glucose Monitoring
• Side Effects of Medication
• Management of Sick Days
• Achieving and Maintaining Positive Thinking
• Coping Mechanisms
• Nutrition Counseling

To participate in the Diabetes Education Classes, patients have to be referred by a doctor. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital also offers assistance in finding a physician, for those who do not have a primary care physician.