iabetes Education

We can help you live a happy and healthy life with diabetes.

Our mission is to empower people of all ages to appropriately self-manage their diabetes so they may benefit from lifelong good health. Our team of experts in diabetes care offers a variety of services.

Education can be provided individually or as a group and is based on national standards of care for diabetes. Some of the topics discussed are:

• Blood glucose monitoring
• Complications
• Diabetes awareness & prevention
• Diabetes overview
• Exercise
• Foot care
• Gestational diabetes
• Insulin pump therapy
• Medications
• Nutrition
• Preconception care
• Resources
• Self-management skills
• Sick day guidelines
• Stress management
• Weight management

Small Steps Lead To Success

Motivation is provided to start or continue positive adjustments in lifestyle. Change can be difficult, but with a positive attitude you can do anything. 

Recommendations are shared with you and your doctor. Using a team approach, we provide the latest information about diabetes treatment. Together we develop a nutrition plan tailored to meet your needs. Medications, monitoring systems, and other methods to control your diabetes are introduced or reviewed.

KCH Diabetes Education Team - Top row (from left), Becky Andrews, MS, RD, LD, CDE; Melissa Jolgren, MS, RD, LD; Susan Dunlop, RN, CDE; and bottom row (from left) Lori Updike, RN; Peggy Marchini, RD, LD, CDE; Sue Clifford, RN, CDE

We Provide You Important Information. You Have The Power To Use It.

Support and extra care are offered at all times based on your special needs and concerns. It is common to have mixed emotions about diabetes such as anger, fear, or frustration. We encourage you to gather the support you need by involving your family and friends in your care.

Diabetes Is With You For Life. So Are We!

Continuing Care is strongly recommended for positive health outcomes. Everyone with diabetes needs on-going education and regular evaluation of their diabetes management.

For more information on diabetes, call 815.748.8378.

Visit the American Diabetes Association's Web site today!

Diabetes Support Group

For the latest dates and times of the Diabetes Support Group, click here, and scroll down to "Diabetes Support"

KCH Diabetes Education
Medical Office Pavillion, Suite 202
Inside Kishwaukee Community Hospital
One Kish Hospital Drive
DeKalb, IL 60115