Pikeville Medical Center offers comprehensive diabetes education programs that cover a wide range of topics for people with diabetes and their families. Diabetes is one of the most prominent health issues affecting the people in our region and education is a major component of our diabetic care. With the proper knowledge, people with diabetes and their families can learn to aggressively manage the disease and greatly reduce the negative, long-term effects.
Programs Offered
- Diabetes Management Classes
- Diabetes Support Group
- Gestational & Pre-Pregnancy Education
- Community screenings at local health fairs
To learn more about diabetes, its symptoms, causes and effective treatment, we recommend the following resources:
- Call the Diabetes Education Office at 606-430-8120
- Diabetes Care
- Endocrinology
- American Diabetes Assosciation
Diabetes Education Classroom
May Tower, 2nd Floor
911 Bypass Road, Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501
606-430-8120
Diabetes Support Group
The Diabates Support Group generally meets on the last Monday of each month, 4-5pm in Café room #3 on the 11th floor of the hospital.
*With the exception of the following months d/t to holidays: May & December.*
