The Diabetes Management Center
Providing those with diabetes the knowledge to prevent the
complications of diabetes and live a healthful life.
In keeping with the mission of St. Mary's to enhance the quality of life in a Christian atmosphere, the Diabetes Management Center believes that knowledge of diabetes is an integral part of successful diabetes management, thus preventing and reducing the effects of diabetic complications.
We believe that every person with diabetes is unique, and we are committed to the development of an individualized plan which meets the needs of each person. We strive to provide ready access to our programs for all those in the community by offering group classes in Knoxville and Jefferson City.
Our staff consists of a program director, a database coordinator, a registered nurse educator, and registered dietitians. Our diabetes staff specializes in diabetes education so they are sensitive to the special needs of someone with diabetes and their families. Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting all national standards.
We offer individual training and a comprehensive group skill class called Learning Today for a Healthier Tomorrow. The following educational sessions are available for individual instruction while all topics are covered in the comprehensive skill class. We do require a referral from the primary physician for these educational sessions.
- General Diabetes Facts
- Individualized Meal Plan
- Carbohydrate Counting
- Eating Away From
- Home
- Exercise
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Living with Diabetes
- Foot Care
- Community Resources
- Use of the Insulin Pump
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- Blood Glucose
- Monitoring
- Flexible Meal Planning
- Food Portion Control
- Diabetes Medications
- Hypoglycemia
- Sick Days
- Stress Management
- Chronic Complications
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
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In addition to our educational sessions, we also offer a diabetes support group that meets every third Friday of the month at the John T. O'Connor Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. We also provide mini-programs on diabetes related topics during the year that do not require a physician's referral. Click here to register and learn more about the diabetes support group meetings. Click here for community events.
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Our phone number is 545-8300. Our fax number is 545-7459.
St. Mary's Diabetes Management Center is located at the main campus
on Oak Hill Avenue in North Knoxville, first floor – West Wing.
New Patients visiting the Center should come to St. Mary's Outpatient Services Department.
Directions to Outpatient Services:
From Woodland Avenue off Broadway, take St. Mary's Street to the top of the hill.
If parking in the Professional Building Garage, take the elevator to the 4th floor.
If parking in the Tower Garage, take the elevator to LL2.
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