The Diabetes Management Center offers evaluation, individual and group education and support for people living with type one and type two diabetes. The center strives to empower patients to successfully manage their diabetes on a daily basis.

Because successful diabetes management depends largely on the patient, education is extremely important. Patients learn about the disease itself, their prescribed medication, diet, nutrition and how to recognize and treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Patients also learn techniques for motivation setting personal goals.

Diabetes Education
The Diabetes Management Center offers Diabetes Dynamics, a two-class course that teaches the basics of diabetes management, nutrition, foot care, exercise, goal setting and motivation. Both day and evening classes are offered. For dates and fee information, call (504) 849-8600.

Wound Care
The Wound Center provides multidisciplinary outpatient treatment for patients with chronic non-healing wounds. These wounds are usually the result of diabetes, excessive pressure (bedsores), circulatory conditions, trauma or surgery. The patient's initial visit includes a comprehensive evaluation, which is used by staff to develop an individualized care plan using the most advanced treatments available. Education is provided throughout the course of treatment to promote rapid healing and prevent recurrence.

Patients are referred to the Wound Center by home health personnel or physicians, or they may be self-referred.

Support
Diabetes Support Group
Sponsored by the Diabetes Management Center, this group meets on the last Thursday of each month from Noon to 1 p.m. Members share information and support each other to promote successful diabetes management. New members are welcome. Please call (504) 849-8600 for more information.

*In the event you are not able to attend our support group, or if you have questions about managing your diabetes between support group meetings, please email your questions to Cindy Freudenthal at cfreudenthal@ejgh.org or Rose Wade at rwade@ejgh.org. They are happy to answer your questions and concerns about diabetes management.

Contact
Mailing Address
Wound and Diabetes Management Center
EJ North, 7th floor
4320 Houma Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70006

Phone
(504) 849-8600
For Diabetes Dynamics or support group information: (504) 849-8600