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Mercy Clinic Diabetes Care - Ferguson

Education

Ferguson Diabetes Care

Diabetes Nurse Practitioners

Staying on track with your diabetes treatment plan is easier with support from our nurse practitioners. Their comprehensive care includes:

  • Blood glucose monitoring and education
  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) training and management
  • Diabetic food exams
  • Insulin pump training
  • Lab work reviews
  • Medication management
  • Self-management strategies

Diabetes Education

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, need a refresher on managing it effectively or your doctor changed your treatment plan, diabetes education can help. Our educators provide:

  • Overall disease management tips
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Glucose-monitoring training
  • Medication reviews
  • Insulin teaching
  • Meal planning and food tracking
  • Fitness advice
  • Strategies for reducing complications

Nutritional Counseling

Our registered dietitians provide individual nutritional assessments and help with diet management for a variety of health conditions, including:

  • Celiac disease
  • Diabetes
  • Eating disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • High blood pressure or cholesterol
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Kidney disease
  • Obesity or being overweight
  • Pregnancy

Diabetes is a complex disease, but it's manageable with the right support. Mercy offers the expertise and compassionate care you need to control your blood sugar and boost your quality of life.