Diabetes

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Why Choose Us

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and 98 million more are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years or less, due to having prediabetes. BayCare has a variety of comprehensive, quality diabetes education services and diabetes prevention programs to help ensure you and your loved ones have the best information and care possible to manage your health.

Find a Diabetes Specialist

BayCare has hundreds of diabetes specialists, including endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists and family practice doctors. 

Find a Diabetes Specialist

Diabetes Information

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About Diabetes

 

Signs and Symptoms

 

Types of Diabetes

 

Prevention

 

Managing Diabetes

 

Additional Resources

Our Services

Continuous glucose monitoring training


Education and training


Diabetes in children


Diabetes in pregnancy counseling


Gestational diabetes self-management counseling

Glucose meter instruction


Insulin pump support


Medical nutrition therapy


Medication instruction


Self-management education classes

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists 

Our team includes Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCESs), registered nurses and dietitians trained to help with:

  • Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
  • Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)
  • Gestational diabetes and diabetes during pregnancy
  • Diabetes in children

CDCESs are certified by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education. They teach patients about healthy eating, checking blood sugar, taking medicine, staying active and preventing problems.

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Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs 

BayCare offers diabetes and prediabetes education and support across the network. Services vary by location, day and time. Some may offer online appointments only. Many insurance plans and Medicare cover these services with a provider referral. Check with your plan for any out-of-pocket costs. If you're uninsured or your plan doesn't cover outpatient diabetes education, contact your local hospital's diabetes education program at one of the numbers below.

BayCare’s programs are accredited by the American Diabetes Association.

Our Locations

Talk to your physician about getting a Referral to our diabetes education program or for more information call us at: 

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Get Healthy

BayCare is dedicated to giving all members of our community the tools necessary to achieve the best health possible. Your health is our number one priority. BayCare offers two health and wellness programs, Get Into Fitness Today (GIFT) and Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP).

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Diabetes Wellness Resources

BayCare offers a variety of wellness articles for patients with diabetes. Click here to view all of our wellness resources related to diabetes. 

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