Diabetes Treatment Center at North Mississippi Medical Center
Diabetes Treatment Center at North Mississippi Medical Center
The Diabetes Treatment Center at North Mississippi Medical Center is dedicated to helping people better understand diabetes and inform them of new medications and technologies that are now available. The center offers a comprehensive program of treatment and consultation services and is on the edge of medical knowledge for people with diabetes of all ages. The focus of the program is to teach patients how to take control of their disease by providing them and their physicians the treatment, skills and support necessary to live happier, healthier lives. For more information concerning the services at the Diabetes Treatment Center, call (662) 377-2500
or 1-800-843-3375. Our center is located in the NMMC East Tower.
One day, hopefully one day soon, there will be a cure for diabetes, a disease that affects more than 20 million Americans. But until there is a cure, there is help and hope. The staff of North Mississippi Medical CenterÌs Diabetes Treatment Center is dedicated to helping people with diabetes better understand and manage their disease. The center offers people with diabetes Ïthe next best thing to a cureÓÛcontrol.
Our Services
Inpatient Services
The staff teaches hospitalized diabetes patients survival skills such as monitoring, managing hypoglycemia and insulin administration.
Outpatient Services
In-depth education including individual nutrition counseling, self-management and insulin pump initiation is provided in an outpatient environment.
Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Program
This class includes intensive diabetes management covering every aspect of managing diabetes on a daily basis. The class is taught at NMMC hospitals in Eupora, Tupelo and West Point.
All of these services are available through physician referral. For more information, call or come by the center, or visit our Web site. Until thereÌs a cure, we will continue to offer hope and help.
Support Services
Living with diabetes is a daily challenge. The NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center staff offers a variety of follow-up services to help patients and their families stay informed, up-to-date and in control.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Because even frequent fingerstick blood tests canÌt tell what happens to people with diabetes 24 hours a day, the Diabetes Treatment Center offers continuous glucose monitoring. With a physicianÌs referral, staff members can insert a tiny sensor just beneath the skin on the patientÌs abdomen. The monitor can record a glucose measurement every five minutes, or 288 readings a day. The patient pushes simple buttons on the monitor to mark the time of meals, exercise and other important events. After three days, the patient returns to the Diabetes Treatment Center where the sensor is removed and the data downloaded into a computer. Continuous glucose monitoring offers physicians a complete look at glucose levels and helps them better manage a patientÌs diabetes.
Healthy Cooking Class
The Diabetes Treatment Center offers ÏHealthy Cooking for People with Diabetes,Ó taught by a registered dietitian. Sessions include a cooking demonstration and recipe sampling. Participants learn how to modify recipes to decrease the sugar and fat and how to incorporate portion control and carbohydrate counting into meal planning. Other topics include food label education and shopping tips.
W.I.L.D. Bunch
The NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center offers the W.I.L.D. Bunch (Winning in Life with Diabetes), an eight-week course to motivate people with diabetes to exercise, lose weight and reduce stress.
Diabetes Assistance Fund
The daily battles of diabetes can be stressful enough without the added burden of financial pressures. The Diabetes Assistance Fund provides supplies and self- management training for patients who are financially unable to control their disease. Administered by the Diabetes Treatment Center and the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi, the fundÌs goal is to improve quality of life and to decrease preventable hospital admissions for people with diabetes. Funds are designated for patients who meet eligibility requirements.
Community Outreach
Diabetes Treatment Center staff members are actively involved with community education, health fairs and fund-raising efforts for local diabetes patients and research toward a cure.
Nationally Recognized Center of Excellence
The American Diabetes Association has recognized NMMC as a Diabetes Center of Excellence. The NMMC Diabetes Treatment Center offers diabetes treatment and consultation for all ages, including:
Inpatient and outpatient medical treatment
Continuous glucose monitoring
Assistance with specific skills, such as foot care, meal planning & sick day management
Diabetes management before and during pregnancy
Insulin instruction
Insulin pump initiation
Oral medication management
Medical nutrition therapy
Pediatric diabetes program
Exercise recommendations
Community programs
Educational seminars
Individual and family support
Financial assistance
The Diabetes Treatment Center is an excellent resource for people who have just recently been diagnosed with diabetes, as well as those who have had diabetes for some time and are struggling with blood sugar control.
DIABETES TREATMENT CENTER
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
First Floor
NMMC East Tower
830 South Gloster Street
Tupelo, Mississippi
Phone (662) 377-2500
Fax (662) 377-2069
1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375)
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