The John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, the most comprehensive program in the area, adheres to the Standards of Care guidelines of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA has recognized the outpatient program for Quality Self-Management Education since 2002. The highly specialized, multidisciplinary professional staff will give you practical information to help you better control your diabetes.

The team of certified diabetes nurse educators work directly with each patient’s physician to review the treatment plan for improved disease management, at the time of diagnosis, or after many years of struggling with diabetes. The team also includes a Registered Dietician who reviews the patient’s dietary and cultural preferences and develops a plan to assure that individual nutritional needs are met.

Comprehensive Core Group Outpatient Self-Management Program:

• This is a year-long education program designed to help people with diabetes develop and continuously practice the self-management skills that will enhance and prolong the quality of their lives by reducing risks for diabetes-related complications. The Program places emphasis on helping the patient make Behavior Change. The team also tracks and reports the ADA Standards of Care to patients and their physicians. 
• A total of 9 hours of education, divided into three, 3 hour classes.
• Class hours are offered during the morning, afternoon and evenings. 
• Includes free 3 and 12 month follow-ups, and monthly support groups. The Center feels that it is important to have frequent and regular interaction with patients with diabetes in order to assist and motivate them in the ongoing management of the disease.
 

Individual Sessions

Individual consultation is available in the following areas carbohydrate counting, insulin administration, medication management, self monitoring of blood glucose, stress management, diabetes and physical activity, meal planning, weight management.

Gestational Diabetes Counseling
Gestational Diabetes education is offered on an individual basis including blood glucose monitoring specialized meal planning and nutritional counseling, weight management and follow up.

Nutrition Counseling and Programs
Group and individual counseling sessions by a Registered Dietician, promote healthy eating and portioning with practical demonstrations.

Click here for the 2010 Diabetes Support Group schedule.

To participate in our programs, to obtain a schedule or for further information, please call us at 973.720.6733 or email us at diabetes@sjwh.org.