Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is unknown, although both genetics and lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise, play a role. Diabetes is the fastest growing disease in the country and is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.
Common signs of diabetes include excessive hunger and thirst, fatigue, frequent urination, blurry vision, weight gain or loss, tingling pain or numbness in the hands/feet and poor wound healing. Diabetes is a progressive, chronic disease that can be managed through lifestyle adjustments such as nutrition and physical activity, as well as medication. These management techniques can assist in preventing diabetic complications such as vision problems, cardiac and circulatory issues and improve the lives of those living with diabetes.
At Sun Health Wellness, we’re proud to offer educational resources and provide nutritional guidance to help you better manage your condition. The majority of our diabetes programs are covered by most insurance plans. However, if your insurance does not provide coverage for the service you’re interested in, we offer our programs at a low out-of-pocket fee.
How We Can Help
Education
We offer a five-week Diabetes Self-Management Education & Training that’s been proven to decrease A1c, control blood pressure and cholesterol and improve quality of life.
Nutritional Guidance
Our Nutrition Counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy includes a personalized nutrition treatment plan and educational information about improving your eating habits and physical activity.
Personalized Action Plan
Our health team will work with you to develop a plan tailored to your lifestyle, equipped with realistic goals that are targeted to improve blood sugar control.
Upcoming Diabetes Classes
The best way to manage diabetes is to learn more about the health condition and how to control it. In addition to our scheduled classes shown below, we also offer one-on-one services all year that can help you manage your diabetes. For information about our services or to check for potential insurance coverage, call our Center for Health & Wellbeing at (623) 471-9355.
$ Diabetes Self-Management Education
People with diabetes are living longer, healthier lives. Join our registered dietitian and diabetes educator for this five-week accredited course that provides the latest information in diabetes management including monitoring, taking medication, eating healthy, being active, and reducing health risks. The course fee is covered by Medicare and most insurance providers, and requires a physician […]
To register, contact us at 6234719355
Registration Is Required.
Space Is Limited.
Diabetes Connection Support Group
This monthly group is for individuals with diabetes to share and learn in pursuit of healthy living.
Understanding the MyFitnessPal App
Food and activity tracking can be helpful no matter where you are in your weight loss or healthy eating journey. Research has shown that people who keep daily food records lose twice as much weight as thosewho do not track. Food tracking can also help reduce sodium and added sugars. Bring a laptop computer or […]
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Impact Stories
You’re not alone in your health journey. Meet some of the community members whose lives were forever impacted from participating in our health and wellness programs, classes and support groups.
Larry Randall
Larry shares his experience with the Sun Health Wellness Diabetes Self-Management program, including how it helped him lose over 50 pounds.
Shirley Frizell
When Shirley’s husband Bill was diagnosed with dementia and started to lose independence, she leaned on Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program.
Judi and Alan Hughes
Judi and Alan Hughes’ journey through the twists and turns of a dementia diagnosis is all too common. They share their experience with Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program.
Larry Randall
Larry shares his experience with the Sun Health Wellness Diabetes Self-Management program, including how it helped him lose over 50 pounds.
Sharon Wachs
Struggling to take charge of her diabetes, Sharon enrolled in the Sun Health Wellness Diabetes Prevention Program, and then convinced a friend to do the same. She shares how it’s changed her life for the better.
Barbara Pigott
After Barbara’s husband Dave passed away in 2016, she felt profoundly numb. When she needed someone to turn to, she discovered a grief support group offered by Sun Health Wellness.
Ken Barberi and Mary Lou
When Mary Lou was diagnosed with dementia, Ken became her full-time caregiver. But he hasn’t been alone. Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program has been by his side through their journey.
Gina and Jim
When Gina’s husband was diagnosed with dementia, she turned to the Memory Care Navigator program. Now, Gina and Jim are traveling their new journey with a better sense of direction.
