Woodsville, NH -- Diabetic Self Management Education is now available at Cottage Hospital. Diabetes is a disease that requires a great deal of involvement from the person with the disease. Once people have the skills to take care of themselves, they can lead longer, healthier lives.
Education often includes how to use a blood sugar monitor. High and low blood sugar results, the causes and treatments are reviewed. Foot care is taught. Life style changes are discussed. Diet and exercise changes are usually needed. We can help you make these changes. The process of giving insulin is taught if needed. There are lab tests and vaccines you should obtain, these will be explained. We will help you discover what you need to do to take good care of yourself or a loved one with diabetes. .
Diabetic Education at Cottage Hospital