Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes
Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes
Our Program Teams You Up With A Diabetes Educator
The Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes offers the latest advancements in medical care plus comprehensive self-management education and training for people with diabetes. Because diabetes is a complicated disease, our team of experts teaches you skills to prevent diabetes-related complications, such as blindness, kidney and heart disease, stroke and amputations. Our goal is to help you "live well" with diabetes.
When looking for a program, choose one that is staffed by certified diabetes educators, has access to Board certified endocrinologists, is recognized by the American Diabetes Association, offers a variety of teaching options, has convenient hours and is located close to home. It is comforting to know that the program at the Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes meets these standards.
How does the program work?
Before we can see you, a physician referral is required. When you begin our program, we will work with you to develop a teaching plan tailored specifically for you, and we will help you set goals that will make living with diabetes more manageable. Feel free to bring a family member with you to your appointments.
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It's Your Choice
To best meet your needs, we provide the following teaching options:
Individual Consultation: Individual instruction is available for focused topics such as home blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, carbohydrate counting, insulin use, pump therapy and intensive management. This is a perfect setting for pregnant women as well as for people who have previously completed our comprehensive group classes. People with hearing or visual impairments would also benefit from individual instruction.
Three-day Group Class: Our comprehensive program is offered monthly on three consecutive days and covers all aspects of diabetes self-management. It is ideal for people who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or who have never had the opportunity to participate in a diabetes education program. We provide breakfast and lunch.
Modules: People who cannot commit to our three-day program have the option of attending a module. All aspects of diabetes self-management are covered during this group class that consists of four-weekly two-hour sessions. For your convenience, morning, afternoon and evening sessions are available.
Support Groups: Adults with diabetes, their families and friends are invited to attend our free monthly support group. Both morning and evening group sessions are available.
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Insurance Coverage
Medicare and Medicaid cover the cost of this program. Most other insurers provide reimbursement, but many plans require authorization before you can be seen. We suggest that you check with your insurance company prior to your first visit. Please bring your insurance card and copayment to your appointment.
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Making an Appointment
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 860-940-6300, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Specialty Services
We currently offer:
Specialty consultation with endocrinologists Emmanuel Javier, MD, or Renato Mascardo, MD
Free continuing education lecture series and an annual community event
Monthly diabetes foot screenings
Consultations for pregnant women with diabetes
Ongoing educational programs
A quarterly newsletter
Continuous glucose monitoring
Insulin pump training
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Our Team of Experts
Medical Director Emmanuel Javier, MD, and endocrinologist Renato Mascardo, MD, are Board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. They treat patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis and other conditions associated with hormonal imbalances.
Program coordinator and instructor, Wendy Spurrier APRN, BC, CDE, is a certified diabetes educator and is also Board certified as a clinical specialist in medical-surgical nursing.
Nutrition is the cornerstone of diabetes management. Our registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators, Michele Perriolat, RD, CDE, and Debra Swanson, RD, CDE, offer the latest in medical nutrition therapy. They work with you to provide an individualized nutrition plan and help you incorporate it into your life.
Advance nurse practitioner Catherine T. Milne, APRN, MSN, BC, CWOCN, provides comprehensive foot examinations and foot care education. She is Board certified in wound, ostomy and continence by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Society.
Support group facilitators Karen Cornell, LCSW, and Betsy Gaudian, RN, BC, RD, CDE, offer monthly support groups that allow people with diabetes and their significant others to share concerns and experiences related to living with diabetes.
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Why Choose Us?
By choosing the Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes, you can be assured that you are receiving quality diabetes self-management education as recognized by the American Diabetes Association. The ADA awards this select achievement only to programs that meet the rigorous national standards established for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.
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Our Location
We are conveniently located near the intersection of North Street (Route 6) and North Main Street in Bristol. Our facility offers ample parking, just steps from our front door.
Bristol Hospital Center for Diabetes
102 North Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: 860-940-6300
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Fax: 860-940-6745
