Mercy Clinic Diabetes Education - Fort Smith

Mercy Clinic Diabetes Education - Fort Smith

Studies have shown that diabetic patients who understand their disease live longer, healthier lives. They regularly check their blood sugar levels, follow prescribed treatment programs and have lower A1C levels than less informed patients.

Mercy Clinic Diabetes Education - Fort Smith is ready to help you learn more about your disease so you can take control of your life. We also offer nutrition counseling and diabetes prevention education for patients who may be at risk.  

Our Approach to Diabetes Education

Our specialized team is made up of registered dietitians and nurses who are passionate about diabetes education. They provide support and training to:

• Type I diabetic adults
• Type II diabetic adults and children
• Gestational diabetic patients
• Pre-diabetic patients

Our experienced dieticians and nurses cover a wide variety of topics for patients, including: 

Nutrition Counseling

Mercy Clinic Diabetes Education also provides nutrition counseling with a registered licensed dietitian. This service includes a one-on-one session that covers everything from meal planning to goal setting. Nutrition counseling can help patients with physician-prescribed diets adapt to lifestyle changes due to their disease. 

Why Choose Mercy for Diabetes Education?

At Mercy, we understand that living with diabetes can be challenging. We're here to help you better understand your disease so you can take the right steps to live a happier, healthier life. Talk to a Mercy caregiver today to find out what we can do for you.