The goal of the Central California Diabetes Center of Doctors Medical Center is to facilitate disease management in collaboration with a team of dedicated health care professionals. The Central California Diabetes Center was established to better meet the needs of the people of our growing community. In addition, the program assists our physicians in the care of their diabetic patients.

Who may benefit from this program?

Newly diagnosed individuals, and those with long-standing diabetes may participate in this program.
Women with gestational diabetes, or type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Education can help diabetics take better control of their disease, and learning about diabetes is an on-going process. Early attention to diabetes management helps lower the risk of long-term complications and more importantly, gives the diabetic a better quality of life.
According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 15.7 million people or 5.9% of the population in the United States who have diabetes. 10.3 million people are diagnosed, while 5.4 million people are unaware they have diabetes. About 798,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year.

It is well documented that Hispanic Americans, Blacks, and Native Americans are up to five times more prone to develop diabetes than other groups in the United States.

Sweet Success

As part of the Central California Diabetes Center, Doctors Medical Center continues to provide the Sweet Success Program for Diabetes and Pregnancy. This program has been helping the women of our community have healthy babies since 1987.

Outpatient Diabetes Education Program

The Center offers an outpatient Diabetes Education Program which provides a unique environment for learning and for active participation in the self-management of diabetes.

General diabetes education
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Nutrition education and therapy
Medication therapy
Learning to live with diabetes
Specializing in diabetes and pregnancy
Insulin pumps
The outpatient diabetes program is provided by a variety of health care professionals. A diabetes educator will help the client and families learn the necessary skills to improve self-management of the disease. A registered dietitian will provide basic nutritional information and advise clients on adjusting their meal plan to improve the management of their disease. Consultations are available in English and Spanish.

Information regarding fees and registration may be obtained by calling the Central California Diabetes Center at 209-521-0410.