Licking Memorial Health Systems - Diabetes Care & Nutrition

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Licking Memorial Diabetes Care

1865 Tamarack Road

Newark, Ohio 43055

Classes: Series of two, 3-hour sessions, the first and second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

May and October classes will be held the first and second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dietitian Counseling by appointment only

General Information: (220) 564-4915

LMH Central Scheduling (to schedule or cancel an appointment or classes): (220) 564-4722

It is imperative for patients with diabetes to learn how to achieve and maintain good blood glucose control. LMH offers three ways for patients with diabetes to learn more about managing their disease:

Diabetes Self-Management Classes
Our classes, which are recognized by the American Diabetes Association, are designed by our registered nurses, dietitians and pharmacists, and teach patients how to care for themselves on a daily basis. Topics include:

How to eat properly
Medication management
Blood glucose monitoring
Importance of activity
Problem solving
Reducing risks of diabetes complications

One-on-one Education with a Registered Nurse (RN)

Meter training
Insulin instruction
Gestational diabetes education
General diabetes education

Personalized Dietitian Counseling
LMH's Diabetes Education Program offers two dietitians to assist with one-on-one patient diabetes management.

Links, Forms, and Additional Information

Diabetes/Nutrition FAQs

Service Information

A physician referral is required for appointments and classes. Patients may schedule or cancel appointments and classes by calling LMH Central Scheduling at (220) 564-4722. If you need further information on financial assistance prior to the classes, please call (220) 564-4915.