Diabetes Prevention

First Nations Community HealthSource’s Diabetes Program provides a team approach to diabetes management and prevention education.

At First Nations Community HealthSource, our Diabetes Program is dedicated to managing and preventing diabetes through a comprehensive team approach. Our team consists of medical providers, including a Public Health Nurse, who offer personalized diabetes prevention education. In addition to individual education, our staff conducts home visits and community-based education at local schools, health fairs, and community events. Our staff is committed to incorporating evidence-based practices to ensure that our program is effective and responsive to the diverse needs of our patients.

Diabetes Education Includes:

  • Blood Sugar Goals
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Nutrition
  • High Cholesterol Education
  • Foot Care
  • Pump Management
  • Metabolic Syndrome Education
  • Self-Monitoring
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Medications
  • Insulin Management
  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Meter Instruction
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Exercise
  • Insulin Stats
  • Coping with Diabetes
  • Diabetes Prevention

 

If you would like more information about these services, you may fill out the Contact Page on this website or call 505-262-2481