Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Diabetes Self-Management

The goal of the Diabetes Self-Management Program is to provide patients with the knowledge, skills and motivation needed in order to effectively self-manage their diabetes. Effective self-management helps to minimize, delay or avoid complications associated with the long-term disease process. Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has been Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education*. Our Diabetes Self-Management Program has met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.

This program is for people with all types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, newly diagnosed, and well-established patients that want to improve their blood glucose control.

An individualized approach, that may include a group setting, allows the patient to identify the behavior changes needed to control diabetes. Diabetes Education Services is staffed by instructors specializing in diabetes management.

• Programs/Topics
• The Diabetes Disease Process and Pathophysiology
• Carbohydrate Counting
• Oral Medications
• Insulin Administration / Insulin Pumps
• Chronic and Acute Complications
• Foot Care
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Goal Setting
• Living Well with Diabetes
• Standards of Care
• Physical Activity Benefits
• Management during Pregnancy
• Gestational Management

A Physician’s Referral is required. Instruction in Spanish language is available upon request.

Additional Support
Memorial Hermann Katy offers a Diabetes Support Group for all those affected by diabetes mellitus. The group meets quarterly in the evenings.
                                        
To make an appointment with a certified diabetes educator, contact Central Scheduling at 281-644-7180 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Family members are welcome at appointments. If you have any questions, please call Madge Richardson, coordinator of the Diabetes Education Program, at 281-644-7055.