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​Diabetes Education Program

The Community Health and Wellness Diabetes Education is committed to the prevention and management of diabetes through individualized, patient centered services that build self-management skills.

​Our program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
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If you want to:
  • Improve your blood sugars
  • Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol on target
  • Feel more confident about reducing your risk for diabetes complications
  • Have a better quality of life
 
Then diabetes education can help!
 
Our Diabetes Educators include Registered Nurses and a Registered Dietitian who are experienced healthcare professionals with special diabetes knowledge and skills to help you successfully manage your diabetes through the seven self-care behaviors:

  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Monitoring
  • Taking Medication
  • Problem Solving
  • Healthy Coping
  • Reducing risks
 
Diabetes Education Works!
Studies show that people who receive diabetes education lower their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They have fewer diabetes complications and lower healthcare costs. Most importantly, people who receive diabetes education report a better quality of life!
 
To learn more about a diabetes educator can help you, call 860-489-0931 and ask to speak with one of our diabetes educators. You can read their biographies on our provider page by clicking here.
 
Diabetes Education through an accredited program is covered by most insurances and through financial assistance. We can check your coverage for you.

Community health & Wellness CENTER

​469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790  |  (860) 489-0931  Fax (860)-489-3325
10 Center Street, Winsted, CT 06098  |  (860) 238-4211 Fax (860)-489-3325
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 

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  • HOME
  • About
    • CHWC Leadership
    • Mission & Vision
    • Annual Report
    • Awards & Member Affiliations
    • Special Announcements >
      • Delays/Closings
      • Events
  • COVID
  • For Patients
    • Patient Portal
    • Appointments
    • Torrington Office >
      • Torrington Facility
      • Torrington Hours
      • Torrington Directions
    • Winsted Office >
      • Winsted Facility
      • Winsted Hours
      • Winsted Directions
    • Public Transportation
    • Satellite Services & Locations
    • Patient & Family Advisory Board
    • Calendar
    • Google Translate
  • HEALTH SERVICES
    • Primary Care
    • Women's Health
    • Nutrition Services
    • Diabetes >
      • Prevention Program
      • Education Program
    • Social Services
    • Community Health Worker
    • HIV >
      • HIV Testing & Treatment
      • HIV Resources
    • Behavioral Health
    • Chiropractic
    • Podiatry
    • Dental
    • BETTY - Mobile Medical Unit
  • PROVIDERS
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Behavioral Health
    • Podiatry
    • Chiropractic
    • Nutrition
    • Diabetes >
      • Prevention Program
      • Education Program
  • SCHOOLS
  • MEDIA & PRESS
    • CHWC News Releases
    • CHWC Media Kit & Contact
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video
    • CHWC in the Press >
      • Newspapers
      • Radio
      • Television
  • CAREERS
    • Training
    • Career Opportunities
    • Working for CHWC
    • Clinical Student Rotations
  • DONATE
  • Contact