More than 8 percent of Americans today have diabetes, a disease that causes high levels of blood glucose due to defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes is a serious condition and can lead to critical complications and premature death. Fortunately, there’s good news — it can be managed.
If you or someone you love has diabetes, you can control the disease and lower your risk of complications. Let the clinical experts at Watertown Regional Medical Center develop a personalized care plan* to help you manage your diabetes so you can live a longer, healthier life.
Our diabetes program is nationally certified by the American Diabetes Association and led by a team of registered nurses, registered dietician, physicians, ophthalmologists, psychologists, podiatrists, and exercise specialists who help you:
• Learn how to manage diabetes
• Prevent long-term problems
• Feel better
• Live the life you choose
If you are at risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes, Wellness Works also offers Healthy Steps, a free class open to any one with risk factors. The risk factors include family history of diabetes, overweight, abnormal cholesterol values, higher than normal blood sugar levels and inactivity. The Healthy Steps program will teach you ways to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Click here for class times and dates
To learn more about the program, talk to your doctor or call us at 920-262-4639.
* Our diabetes program is covered by most insurance providers.