Diabetic Educators also consult with patients hospitalized at Genesis Hospital and provide diabetes guidance at the bedside. They also provide education in schools and the community. For more information, call 740-454-4568.

Additional support from our Registered Dietitians include:

Providing nutritional counseling to patients to help them develop healthy eating and lifestyle habits and educating them about their treatment plan
Conducting research on new methods of treating illnesses through diet
Developing and implementing meal plans that accommodate each patient’s needs
Educating patients about their illness and treatment options
Providing short and long term support in accomplishing healthier behaviors
Incorporating the nutritional needs of others in the household

Diabetes Management Team

Emma, BSN, R.N.
Kelsey, BSN, R.N., CDCES
Kim, R.N.
Olivia, BSN, R.N.
Sarah, MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Taylor, MS, R.D, LD

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Diabetes Management

Whether you've just been diagnosed with diabetes, recently changed treatment or are having difficulty controlling your condition, turn to Genesis HealthCare System.

At Genesis HealthCare System you'll find compassionate care from our registered nurses and dietitians, programs, classes and support groups to help you and your loved ones manage your diabetes and live more healthfully.

Diabetes Self-Management Education

Learn about diabetes and discover how to effectively manage your condition through our Diabetes Self-Management Education Program. Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as providing quality self-management education.

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Getting Started with a Dietitian

Our program includes:

A personal evaluation
Four two-hour classes
A follow-up session with a nurse or dietitian

You and your support person will learn from sessions about:

Understanding diabetes
Caring for and monitoring diabetes
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of diabetes
Treating diabetes
Avoiding complications
Planning healthful meals and counting carbohydrates
Setting goals for healthful behaviors

This program is open to anyone with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes and a support person. It’s designed to help you manage your condition—whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have had diabetes for decades.

Take advantage of session times that fit your schedule – mornings, afternoons or evenings.

Call to schedule your self-management education program at (740) 454-4568.

Diabetes Education Insurance Coverage

Diabetes management sessions can be billed to your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. If you have questions about your coverage, contact your provider. Your provider may require pre-certification before you attend classes.

Updates from the Sounds of Good Health Genesis Podcast:

"Tips for Preventing Diabetes" - Allison Dale, DNP, a Board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in Endocrinology, talks about tips for preventing diabetes. Ms. Dale discusses who is a high risk, the types of exercise and diet that can help, and why screenings are so important. Listen Here.
"Healthy Snacks" - Listen as Deanna Holdren, D.O shares ideas for quick, easy healthy snacks that satisfy hunger and nourish your body. Listen Here.
"Take Control of Your Diabetes" - Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and how to control it, with Dr. Tufail Ijaz, Medical Director of Genesis Endocrinology. Listen Here.