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 To many, Michelle Devlin of Lynn is a typical expectant mother. She is receiving prenatal care, eating right and taking all the right steps to keep herself healthy so that she will have a healthy baby. However, part of her health regime is slightly atypical, because Michelle has diabetes and for the past two years she has been injecting insulin into her abdomen. But now that Michelle is pregnant, injecting insulin has become a problem. Read More
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 Sol Jacobs, M.D., LMH endocrinologist who specializes in metabolism and the complications of obesity, and fashion model Jane Conway Caspe recently co-wrote a book called The Nantucket Diet. Published by Ballantine Books, the book helps readers create a way of eating and living that best benefits their bodies and minds. You can find the book in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital gift shop or on Amazon.com.
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When it comes to diabetes, knowledge really is power - the power to live life your way starts with good diabetes control. Taking control of diabetes is the key to improving your quality of life.
Keeping your blood sugar (also called blood glucose) levels in the normal range can make a big difference now and in the future. In the short run, you will feel better, stay healthy and have more energy. And in the long run you will lower your chances of having diabetic problems such as eye disease, kidney disease and nerve damage. Ultimately, you will enjoy a better quality of life.
Our diabetes management program approaches the treatment and management of diabetes with immediate results that will help achieve long-term results. We utilize the resources of Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, as well as other programs and services in the community.
There are many steps you can take to control your diabetes for life. Our action plan helps get your blood sugar under control through diet and exercise and making healthy lifestyle choices. We work with our patients to address all aspects of diabetes management, from lifestyle and emotional issues to medical treatments and long-term health concerns.
We provide a variety of treatments and services, including:
- Consultation and treatment with board-certified endocrinologists
- An American Diabetes Association (ADA)-recognized diabetes education program
- Instruction in insulin pump therapy
- 72 hour continuous glucose monitoring (CGMS)
In addition to your primary care physician or specialist, you will work with our team of diabetes experts:
- Board-certified endocrinologists
- Certified diabetes nurse educators
- Registered dietitians
- Ophthalmologists
- Podiatrists
For ongoing management of your condition, the Diabetes Management Program offers an ADA-recognized diabetes education program that is run by certified diabetes nurse educators. The program offers both group classes and individual instruction.
Topics include:
- A definition of diabetes
- What blood sugar testing is and how to use the results
- How to prevent and treat high and low blood sugar
- Nutrition guidelines
- Preventing complications
- Diabetes medications
- What to do when you are sick
- The role of exercise and fitness
- How to use an insulin pump
- Diabetes and pregnancy
- How to deal with stress of having diabetes
- General healthcare tips
To join the Diabetes Management Program, you must be referred by your primary care physician. For more information regarding coverage, please call your health insurance company prior to your first visit.
To make an appointment at either of our two convenient locations or for more information, please contact us at:
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
170 Governors Avenue
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
(781) 338-7111
Melrose Wakefield Rehabilitation Services
22 Corey St
Melrose, Massachusetts 02176
(781) 979-3165
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