Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diabetes & Endocrinology Management

Diabetes is a health problem that changes how the body uses sugar and insulin. Type 1 diabetes happens when the pancreas does not make enough insulin. Other types – like Type 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes – occur when there is too much sugar in the blood.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, a thyroid issue or an endocrine disease, Our Pardee endocrinology team is here to support you. Through treatment, education classes, and ongoing support, we can help you manage these conditions so you can have a high quality of life:

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Signs of diabetes
Other endocrine disorders

To schedule an appointment with Pardee BlueMD Endocrinology, call us at (828) 694-8420.

Diabetes Education Program

Pardee’s Diabetes Education Program offers two opportunities to assist with the education and ongoing needs of Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes care. Track 1 is recognized and accredited by the American Diabetes Association and is known as the ‘Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)’ program.

This program begins with (2) one-hour individual sessions followed by (8) one-hour group sessions. The second track, known as Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), maintains a one-on-one approach with your educator and the number of sessions is determined by insurance; average for most patients is (5) one-hour sessions.

Both program tracks can help you:

Improve hemoglobin A1C levels
Reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels
Lessen the risk of complications caused by diabetes
Decrease overall health costs
Lower risk of hospitalization
Adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors such as good nutrition and physical activity

What will be covered during each program?

The DSMES program will focus on seven key behaviors that promote successful self-management of diabetes:

Healthy Eating
Physical Activity and Exercise
Daily Self-Monitoring and Management
How and When to Take Prescribed Medication
Problem Solving Blood Sugar Levels
Reducing Risks and Complications
Support and Guidance: MNT is an individually tailored plan that provides nutrition education based on a person’s needs

How do I enroll?

Ask your health care provider for a referral or contact us at 828-698-4598 and we can assist in obtaining a referral from your provider. Check with your insurance plan for detailed information about coverage. Program costs are typically covered, at least partially, by most major insurance carriers.

For more information about our Diabetes Education Program, call Ryane Greene at 828-698-4598.