Programs to benefit both adults and children with diabetes
Our programs empower adults to successfully self-manage diabetes through essential and advanced education. We offer personalized care and consultations for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes to address your specific needs.
This program (formerly known as Diabetes Basics) is for any person with type 2 diabetes – recently diagnosed, new to diabetes self-management or seeking education after years of living with diabetes. Certified diabetes educators help you understand the basics of controlling your blood glucose levels through good nutrition, moderate activity and blood glucose monitoring. Other topics covered in the classes include healthy eating, exercise, diabetes medications, managing blood glucose levels, heart health and overall wellness. The group virtual class meets three times and each session lasts two hours. During the class, you will receive a Living Well with Diabetes educational workbook.
Have you taken the Living Well With Diabetes class series? Call us when you are ready for more support. We suggest an annual visit so that we can update you on:
- Blood sugar goals
- Meal plans
- Activity
- Prevention
- Medications
- Coping
- Problem solving
Call your local Center for Wellness and Metabolic Health for more information about an annual update visit.
Our Gestational Diabetes program is for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy. We work with you and your doctor to help ensure your healthy pregnancy. Our certified diabetes educators teach you how to take care of your gestational diabetes through nutritious meals, exercise and self-monitoring of blood glucose.
We also provide ongoing individualized education and insulin administration skills training if needed.
The program consists of an individual assessment, one group virtual educational class and an individualized follow-up session 1 – 2 weeks later.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring is a step beyond your own self monitoring and provides more detailed information about your blood glucose patterns and/or blood glucose excursions.
Participants wear a sample sensor or get assistance getting started on their own device. The sensor measures the glucose level of your subcutaneous tissue every five minutes. After the sensor has recorded its series of measurements, the data are downloaded for analysis.
Continuous monitoring provides your healthcare provider with comprehensive information that can be helpful in making treatment changes. It is especially useful for identifying overnight hypoglycemia.
This service is available at all of our diabetes service locations in Northern Virginia.
An insulin pump may provide you with improved blood glucose control and a more flexible lifestyle. People of all ages, with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, use them. But deciding whether insulin pump therapy is right for you can be an overwhelming decision.
Insulin Pump Training begins with an orientation to answer your questions about pump therapy. If you and your healthcare team decide to move forward, our certified diabetes educators will provide the education and support you need to be successful.
This service is available at all of our diabetes service locations in Northern Virginia.
This program is designed to help you achieve tighter blood glucose control through intensified management of your diabetes.
Your certified diabetes educator discusses the technical skills you need to better manage your meals, exercise and insulin use. You also learn coping skills to handle the emotional challenges of living with diabetes.
Inova Diabetes Center offers personalized education with a registered nurse and/or registered dietitian. Our team members will work with you to create an individualized diabetes management plan based on your health profile and lifestyle. Contact the location nearest you to discuss your individual needs.
Topics we cover include:
- Insulin therapy
- Injection training
- Insulin management
- Insulin pump training
- Carbohydrate counting
- Calculating carbohydrate/insulin ratios
- Healthy travel guidelines
- Exercise guidelines
- Pre-pregnancy planning
- Special needs
We offer individualized coaching on weight management for people with diabetes. You will meet with a Registered Dietitian to focus on healthy behavior changes.
This service is offered to individuals with insurance.
Our Certified Diabetes Educators will help you tackle the struggles with initiating and sticking with a physical activity regimen that is best for you and your diabetes. Meet in a small group setting to review evidenced based guidelines on physical activity and diabetes. This is a highly interactive class that will take your physical activity to a new “level!”