Diabetes Management

Diabetes Management

Since 1998, Beebe Medical Center has provided outpatient Diabetes Education for the community. Education is provided by certified diabetes educators (CDE's) and registered dietitians. Diabetes is a rapidly growing chronic disease that affects approximately 70,000 Delawareans. Two out of every thousand school children have diabetes. About 300 infants each year are born to mothers with diabetes during pregnancy. There are many individuals walking around who do not know they have diabetes. Unfortunately, by the time diabetes is diagnosed, there may already be complications.

Diabetes educationWhether you are an adult with type 1, type 2, or pregnancy-related diabetes, we offer programs that can give you the tools to help you make good decisions, answer your questions, and help you better understand and manage your diabetes. We strive to provide you with state-of-the-art diabetes education, skills, and support you need to live a full, rich, and productive life. Services offered include:

Diabetes education services
  • Inpatient diabetes education consultations
  • Outpatient individual and group sessions

Diabetes self-management education programs
An 8-hour class series with the following topics:

  • "New Beginnings"
  • "Foods for You"
  • "Feeling Good for Life"
  • "Control Your Destiny"

These classes are provided in a variety of formats, either 2-hour classes
or 4-hour classes, during the week and some Saturdays.

A follow-up class is scheduled 3 to 6 months after the class series to make sure you are doing well and meeting your individual class goals.

Available specialty classes are as follows:

  • Gestational class
  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Basic and advanced nutrition
  • Diabetes prevention class
  • Glucose monitoring

Individual sessions are available for patients who are unable to participate in group classes. Most insurance companies recommend annual follow-up education after your initial series. These updates keep you abreast of current topics in the management of your diabetes.

Nationally recognized program

Beebe Medical Center's Diabetes Management Department is recognized for excellence. Our comprehensive program received national recognition by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), providing formal acknowledgment that our patient education program meets the national standards for diabetes self-management education programs.

Comments made by diabetes class attendees:

"What a great resource! Class was like a group therapy session. I learned to feel good about how far I've come, instead of frantic about how far I have to go."

"I liked the nutritional aspect of class the best."

"I have learned a lot about the way of eating, and what exercise does to help bring my blood sugar lower. I liked learning about carbs and how much you can have."

"This class was very informative. I feel I have a better understanding of my disease and how to control it. I liked best the visuals and how the information was presented in simple terms."

  • Diabetes Management
    Beebe Long Neck Health Center
    32060 Long Neck Road
    Millsboro, DE 19966
    Phone: 302-947-2500
    Fax: 302-947-2909
    Hours: Monday through Friday by appointment only