Nutrition & Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education

700 Stewart Road
Monroe, Michigan 48162
(734) 240-4476

(located inside Mercy Memorial Nursing Center)


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Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

Learn how to effectively manage diabetes and adopt changes to improve overall health. The program includes an individual assessment with a diabetes educator to review risk factors, self-care skills, discuss personal concerns, and develop your educational plan.

Group instruction follows and includes the following topics: living with diabetes, basic nutrition, treatment options, and managing health-related risks. The American Diabetes Association and Michigan Department of Community Health certify this program. Insurance plans may cover the cost of education. A physician prescription is necessary. Pre-registration is necessary. Monthly classes are offered morning, afternoon and evening.

Call (734)240-1813
Nutrition Care / Diabetes Education Office

Insulin Pump Therapy

If you are considering an insulin pump, ready to get started pumping, or already using a pump and would like to improve control, this program is for you. Options include: Introduction to Pump Therapy, Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting, Living with a Pump, Pump Start, Advanced Pumping and Advanced Carbohydrate Counting. Insurance plans may cover the cost of education. A family member or friend may accompany you at no additional cost.

Call (734) 240-1813 for additional information.
Nutrition Care / Diabetes Education Office

Diabetes Education Individual Consults

Monitor training

Learn how to use your blood glucose monitor, establish a testing schedule and identify target glucose levels.

Insulin training

Learn how to properly use insulin, insulin delivery options and safe use of insulin products to meet personal needs.

Pattern management

What does those sugar levels mean? Learn how to review glucose readings and discover problem-solving techniques to improve your self-care skills and better manage diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

To understand the impact of diabetes during pregnancy, learn self-care skills and meal planning techniques, take this informative 2- hour session.

Pre-registration is necessary for all individual consults. Insurance plans may cover the cost of education.

Call (734)240-1813.
Nutrition Care / Diabetes Education Office

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian to meet your specific nutritional needs. Areas addressed can include heart health, kidney disease, weight management, diabetes, or other medical concerns. Fee may be covered by insurance.

Call to schedule (734)240-4188 For inquiries please call 734-240-1813
Nutrition Care / Diabetes Education Office