Innovations in Diabetes Care

A new Diabetes Center has been created within Cleveland Clinic’s Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute. The Diabetes Center provides patients access to a multidisciplinary team, including endocrinologists, diabetic educators, dieticians and a nurse practitioner. The goal of the Diabetes Center is to encourage patients to receive early specialty care and education – getting them on the right track with their diabetes management before returning them to their primary care physicians for ongoing management. The Diabetes Center offers both individual and group diabetes education classes year round for patients and their families. Another convenience offered is retinal eye screenings on–site to provide screening for diabetic eye conditions.

The endocrinologists and clinical team at the Diabetes Center provides diabetes management treatment to patients with Diabetes Mellitus both Type 1 and 2. The Diabetes Center offers comprehensive treatment options and services including:

Comprehensive Diabetes Education Classes
Early treatment and education for newly diagnosed diabetics
iPro™ 72-hour diagnostic continuous glucose monitoring evaluation
Insulin Pump classes and initiation
Training for home continuous glucose monitoring
Type 1 Diabetes Specialty Clinic
Intensive Diabetic Care for patients with Type 2 diabetes– DM2 Clinic
Nutrition Services

Cleveland Clinic endocrinologists and clinical team at the Diabetes Center

Patients with difficult-to-control diabetes or high-risk patients with diabetes (i.e. diabetics who recently experienced a heart attack or underwent bypass surgery), can be treated at the in DM2 Clinic for seamless, intensive management of their disease. The goal is to stabilize patients within six months, and return them back to their primary care providers within 12 months. Other patients can have refresher education and nutrition interventions.

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute’s services are continuously ranked in the Top 10 nationwide by U.S.News & World Report.
Easy access to renowned Cleveland Clinic specialists who are often times involved in diabetes care, such as cardiologists, ophthalmologists, nephrologists, and dermatologists – as well as close collaboration with primary care physicians.

Programs

Education Program

The Diabetes Center's education program offers monthly courses to help patients with diabetes get on track to effective disease management. Monthly courses are instructed by certified diabetes educators and dietitians. Register now to take one of the following upcoming courses:

1. Comprehensive Diabetes Classes
Each monthly session consists of three different classes the patient is expected to attend which cover the following topics: healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, reducing risks, sick day, low blood sugar treatment and much more. All classes will begin at 1pm, and last from 2-3 hours.

2. Introduction to Insulin Pumps
This course is offered once a month to educate about insulin pumps. It will cover topics such as benefits of pumping, insulin pump limitations, and types of pumps and infusion sets. Attendees will get some hands-on time learning about the different pumps. All classes will begin at 1pm, and last from 2-3 hours.

All classes will be held subject to sufficient attendance.

To register or for more information contact Diabetes Education at 216.444.6568 or 800.223.2273, ext. 46568.

Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center is located at 10685 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

Download the Diabetes Center Brochure

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