Diabetes
Rex Hospital Diabetes Education connects you with resources and education to help manage diabetes.
We are proud to be recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education. The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) at UNC Health Rex assist adults in developing the right individualized plan for managing the challenges that come with having diabetes.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a progressive disease in which the body does not make enough insulin and does not properly respond to insulin. Diabetes occurs when blood glucose levels are too high. The American Diabetes Association diagnoses diabetes as fasting blood glucose > 126 mg/dL or a hemoglobin A1c > 6.5%.
Personalized Diabetes Management
Our designation from the American Diabetes Association recognizes the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) at UNC Health Rex as experts who are available to assist you in developing an individualized plan to managing the challenges that come with having diabetes.
You will meet with our team of licensed healthcare professionals, including registered dietitians, registered nurses, and pharmacists. These sessions offer you individual education on managing your diabetes, including:
- Behavior change
- History and pathophysiology of pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes
- Healthy eating
- Exercise
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Promoting safe medication use
- Healthy coping skills
- How to reduce health risks
- Assimilating new knowledge and skills
A referral is needed from your primary care physician. While most major insurance companies cover the cost of the program, it is always a good idea to check with your insurance company for confirmation of coverage.
Learn More About Diabetes
At Rex Hospital Diabetes Education you will find a variety of individual and group support programs to help develop goals and establish treatment plans for you and loved ones. For general questions about our program components, please call 919-784-5279. To schedule an appointment, please call UNC Health Rex Central Scheduling at 919-784-3419.
