Services – Diabetes at Hedges

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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

Accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
Individual and group sessions with a Certified Diabetes Educator
Virtual or in-person
Our program uses a unique holistic approach and coaching techniques for increased lifestyle change sustainability
Conversation-based, very interactive
Covered by Medicare – FREE for participants over 65

You can:

Know what to eat
Have motivation to be active
Check blood sugar mindfully
Minimize stress in your life
Learn about medications and insulin
Lower blood glucose and A1C

Seminars and Q&A Sessions

We offer complementary 1-2 hours presentations/seminars for your employees, residents or patients. Topics may include “Overview of Diabetes Self-Management” or other diabetes-related topics based on the needs of the community (such as healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, diabetes medications, insulin use).
Q&A Session is a very popular and effective educational approach; these sessions are offered for smaller groups of participants.
Attendees interested to receive deeper knowledge and training will be referred to participate in our DSMES program at Hedges Pharmacy, or we can organize classes on-site.

Diabetes Technology Specialist

Our Certified Diabetes Educator will help with any of your diabetes technology needs.

Trying to decide on a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or an insulin pump? Give us a call.
Do you need help with installation and training? Let us know.
Having hard time interpreting results and reports? We are here to help.
Officially Certified Trainer for Dexcom and Omnipod

We were very impressed with the presentation you recently made at Sunnyside Village. Thank you so much for your clear, informative [message] about diabetes prevention and care. Your slide show added an extra dimension to your talk which enhanced all the good information you shared. Thank you!

Jinny and Ron Miller

First Presbyterian Church

I had the privilege of working as a colleague with Anna in our Endocrinology practice for 2 years. Anna has excellent communication skills and showed that in so many ways in helping our patients with diabetes. She has great listening skills and by truly listening to patients she was able to help them identify their strengths and barriers to self management of diabetes. She used her ability to rapidly troubleshoot problem areas and develop an individualized plan with patients to help them be successful in their journey to better diabetes control. Our patients became successful in the management of their diabetes largely due to Anna’s coaching and guidance in all aspects of diabetes and their life issues. She is extremely knowledgeable about diabetes and diabetes treatment options. It was such a pleasure and joy for all of us to work with Anna.

Eva Martin, RN, CDCES

Diabetes Educator at Dr. Jose Antunes Endocrinology

The information and lessons about diabetes were not only useful, but they were also applicable, applicable to my life. I knew how to eat and what not to eat, in general, but now I know what to actually put on my plate every day and how to match things. My sugars are now steady, and they haven't been before.

Natalie P.

Program Participant

I received all my diabetes education from Anna. She was extremely well versed and knowledgeable about when I had type 2 diabetes and later when I had Type 3C. She has kept me healthy and in control of my blood glucose and A1C and has worked extensively with me when I received the Omnipod dash system, even to the point of checking up on me nights and weekends. I have never had a health professional so dedicated and caring. She is exceptional.

John H.

Diabetes Technology User

I want to thank Anna for all her help and guidance with my diet [plan]. It has been rewarding and educational. 👍

Les S.

Program Participant