Diabetes affects approximately 16 million people in the United States. If left untreated, diabetes can result in serious complications, including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage and amputation.
Quincy Medical Center’s Diabetes Self-Management Education Program offers comprehensive educational services designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and live well with diabetes. The program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association.
Our healthcare providers help you to:
Our program includes:
Our team of experts in diabetes management and nutrition education includes a:
In addition, Program clinicians often refer patients who are experiencing problems with circulation or vascular concerns as a complication of their diabetes to vascular and endovascular surgeons on staff at Quincy Medical Center.
The Diabetes Self Management Education Program has created a Diabetes Survival Skills Worksheet to assist patients in managing their diabetes prior to be seeing in the Program.
For further information about these services call 617-376-4028.