Mercy Diabetes and Nutrition Center - Theresa Street

301 Theresa Street

Cuba, MO 65453

Phone: (636) 390-1684

Fax: (636) 231-3644

Services are provided by Mercy Hospital Washington Learn more »

Hours of Operation:
Every other Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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The Mercy Diabetes and Nutrition Center in St. Louis, MO is an important resource for all of our patients. Studies have shown that better educated diabetic patients regularly monitor blood sugar levels, increasingly comply with prescribed therapy regimens, achieve lower A1c levels and live longer, healthier lives. In addition, meeting with nutritionists and dietitians can be an important part of treatment programs for a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease and obesity.

Diabetes Education

Our Mercy Diabetes and Nutrition Center team consists of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse and registered dietitian - all who have earned recognition as leaders in diabetes education. They provide Type II adults and pediatric patients, Type I adults, gestational diabetic patients, and pre-diabetic patients with the support and training they need, including:

Disease overview
Individualized nutritional counseling
Home glucose monitoring
Medication
Insulin pumps
Intensive insulin therapy
Physical activity
Acute/chronic complications

Weight Management and Nutrition

Nutrition counseling is provided by a registered licensed or nutritionist who will include an individual nutritional assessment with meal planning and goal setting. One-on-one sessions provide medical nutrition therapy for physician prescribed diets, including: