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.
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 those
who do not track. Food tracking can also help reduce sodium and added sugars. Bring a laptop computer or tablet for a hands-on demo by the staff at the Sun Health Center for Health and Wellbeing.
Living Well with Diabetes
Join Sun Health’s Nutritionist Sarah Fagus for a presentation on diabetes. Come learn about the basics of diabetes, the impact it can have on overall health, and practical strategies to help manage the condition.
Living Well with Diabetes
Join Sun Health’s Nutritionist Sarah Fagus for a presentation on diabetes. Come learn about the basics of diabetes, the impact it can have on overall health, and practical strategies to help manage the condition.
Questions regarding registration? Please fill out the form below and one of our Registered Dietitians will be in touch with you soon.
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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.
