Diabetes Support
Saint Joseph Health System is committed to empowering patients living with diabetes. Management is key and we are ready to help you take control and live your healthiest life.
Our team of experienced diabetes educators, and health care professionals are dedicated to providing personalized care.
We focus on education and lifestyle modification to help manage diabetes effectively, reduce complications, and improve overall well-being. Our goal is to support you every step of the way in your journey towards achieving optimal health and vitality.
Managing Your Diabetes with Saint Joseph Health System
At Saint Joseph Health System, we're here to help you with all things diabetes. Recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for diabetes, we offers a full range of treatment options designed to give you the knowledge and confidence needed to manage your condition on a day-to-day basis.
Whether you're new to managing diabetes or have been navigating it for a while, we are here to help. Our multidisciplinary team helps patients with:
Learning about Insulin: If you need insulin to manage your diabetes, we can teach you proper implementation. We'll explain how to use it properly, including when to take it around meal times.
Special Circumstances: Managing diabetes can get tricky if you're also dealing with other health issues. Whether you're on steroids, undergoing dialysis, receiving nutrition through a tube or IV, or need to switch from IV to injection insulin while in the hospital, we're here for you.
Pregnancy and Diabetes: If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, we can guide you through managing gestational diabetes, Type 1, or Type 2 diabetes during this special time. Keeping you and your baby healthy is our priority.
The Latest Medications: The world of diabetes medication is always evolving, and we stay on top of the latest developments. We can prescribe new types of medications which could be a great fit for your treatment plan.
If you need additional help, the Saint Joseph Diabetes Education Center is led by an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and offered at our hospitals Mishawaka and Plymouth.