Diabetes Education and Outpatient Nutrition Services

Comprehensive Diabetes Classes

Two 3-hour group class sessions for those newly diagnosed with diabetes or those who need an update. The workshop covers basic diabetes management principles including nutrition principles and meal planning, medications, blood sugar monitoring, exercise, acute and chronic complications, foot care, and more. Instructors are Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and include a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Registered Dietitian (RD). Class series offered weekly. The classes include follow up phone calls and the opportunity to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 10-14 days to help you identify the factors that affect your blood sugar. Referral from your provided is recommended however not required. You must have a pre-assessment appointment by phone prior to attending class.

Individual Diabetes Education by Appointment

Individual diabetes education appointments with both an RN and RD if group class is not feasible. The individual appointments also include follow up phone calls and the opportunity to wear CGM as well. Insulin administration, meter or CGM teaching completed by individual appointment.

Gestation Diabetes Education

Individual diabetes education appointment to learn about managing diabetes during pregnancy.  At least one follow up phone call after initial appointment.

Pre-Diabetes Class

If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance, learn how to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Classes are offered several times per month.

All of our Diabetes Education services are offered free of charge. Call the Union Hospital Diabetes Education Center at 812.238.7577 for more information. We are located at Poplar Medical Center, 422 Poplar Street, Terre Haute 47807.