Diabetes
The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands
Managing diabetes is a lifetime commitment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life while monitoring your condition. Our diabetes program is the largest in Genesee County with classes recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and certified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Our diabetes educators can help put the power to control diabetes back in your hands through programs that focus on self-management. Trained nurses and dietitians provide you with the tools, education and support you need to feel better and lower your risk for serious health problems.
Diabetes Education Programs
We offer three different Diabetes Education Programs:
- Adult Diabetes Program at the Hurley Diabetes Center - (810) 262-2310
- Diabetes During Pregnancy Education Program - (810) 262-9126
- Pediatric Diabetes Education Program - (810) 262-6162
Adult Diabetes Education Program
Learn how to control your diabetes so you can live a healthy life. We teach you what diabetes is and what puts you at risk for getting diabetes. You’ll also learn about blood sugar monitoring, diabetes medicines, including insulin pump, how to stay healthy with diabetes and what to eat.
Additional Information and Appointment Scheduling
We offer various types of appointments/classes to meet your health needs. Our providers are happy to meet with you in our office using our traditional In-Person appointments, or they can also meet with you using our Telemedicine/Video Appointments platform. Below is a quick overview of our scheduling process to help provide you with a smooth experience with our office:
- Contact our office at 810-262-2310 to schedule an appointment. You may schedule an in-person or a Telemedicine - appointment
- Our office staff will greet you and collect pertinent information from you to complete your registration prior - to your appointment
- Prior to your appointment, you will be provided with text notifications to remind you of your upcoming - appointment.
- You will also be provided with a link to help get your appointment check-in process started (via our patient portal).
We have provided you with a few tip sheets to guide you through a step-by-step process on How To Join Your Telemedicine/Video Visit and also How To Complete Your eCheck-In Process. For additional assistance, please contact our office.
Diabetes During Pregnancy Education Program
Pregnant or soon-to-be pregnant women are offered diabetes education and medical management during their pregnancy. Our staff will teach you everything you need to know about pregnancy and diabetes.
You will learn how diabetes affects your pregnancy, what puts you at risk for getting gestational diabetes. We will discuss blood sugar monitoring, your medications and how to take them, how to use your insulin pump, and how to eat and stay healthy with diabetes. Virtual classes available. Call for more information.
Pediatric Diabetes Education Program
Hurley’s Pediatric Diabetes Education Program is the only diabetes pediatric education and management program of its kind in Genesee County. We assist children with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and pre-diabetes. We work with children and their parents to help them cope with diabetes and stay healthy as they grow. We also visit schools to teach students and school staff about diabetes.
We will teach you and your child what diabetes is, what puts you at risk for getting diabetes, blood sugar monitoring, diabetes medicines, including insulin pump, how to stay healthy with diabetes, and what to eat and not eat.
Support Group Schedule
Due to pandemic restrictions, support groups have been postponed until further notice. For more information please call (810) 262-2310.