Reid Hospital - Diabetes Management

Maurice Hurd - Richmond, IN

After recovering from extensive heart surgery, Maurice Hurd, also a diabetic, began working through the Reid cardiac rehabilitation program where s...

Bill Stackhouse - Richmond, IN

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Wei-Hua Lee

She's an Indianapolis medical researcher, a newspaper editor and now, a huge fan of Reid Hospital's heart program. Wei-Hua Lee, associate professor of...

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Health care crisis, high unemployment demand tightened financial policies at Reid Hospital

Rising unemployment, Medicaid reductions, slated cuts to Medicare from health care reform and increasing numbers of people unable or sometimes unwilling to pay for services have forced Reid Hospital to tighten financial policies to ensure fairness and good stewardship.

3 Reid Community Benefit grants announced

Three organizations have received grants to improve community health and fitness from the Reid Hospital & Health Care Services Community Benefit committee.

Reid plans booth at Darke County Fair

Patrons of this year’s Darke County Fair will be able to collect wellness tips, gather medical information and find informed comment at the Reid Hospital & Health Care Services booth, which will also offer daily door prizes.

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Diabetes Management

With correct diagnosis, appropriate treatment and basic information, people with diabetes can lead full, happy and productive lives. Our certified training program helps people with diabetes manage their disease. The class consists of a one-hour, one-on-one assessment followed by four two-hour sessions. These classes are taught in the evenings on Mondays and in the mornings on Wednesdays. Topics include eye care, blood glucose monitoring, exercise, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, medications, meal planning, stress management, acute and chronic complications, foot care and assessment, carbohydrate counting, lipid goals and dental care. We encourage patients to bring a family member, significant other or a friend with you to the meetings for support.

Because this program is certified by the American Diabetes Association, participants may seek reimbursement from insurers for the cost.

Learn more now about managing diabetes with our Healthy Living Tips.

For more information, to ask questions, or register for a class, please contact us or call our diabetes educators at (765) 983-3423.