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Diabetes

Diabetes is a complex and increasingly common condition. With early diagnosis and treatment, you can prevent or minimize complications. If not properly managed, however, it can have debilitating effects on your body, including your heart. Although there is no cure for the disease, there are many options for treating it, including new oral medications, injectable medications and continuous glucose monitoring. People with diabetes can live healthy, active lives through education, nutrition guidance and self-management.

Diabetes Education Center

At the Rush-Copley Diabetes Education Center, a highly trained healthcare team teaches patients how to cope and live with diabetes. Patients learn how to stay healthy and prevent complications by practicing better self-management. 

The Diabetes Education Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a provider of high-quality education services, meeting the ten standards set by a national advisory board. The program offers outpatient services for children and adults with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.

Rush-Copley Diabetes Center

2088 Ogden Avenue, Suite 101
Aurora
630-898-3649

Free Blood Glucose Screening

Free blood sugar screenings are available from 8 to 10 a.m. every Thursday on a first come, first served basis at the Diabetes Center.

Diabetes Center

Individualized Care Plan

The treatment program is an individualized care plan that includes diet, exercise and/or medication, and teaches patients how to administer insulin, use an insulin pump and read a glucometer. Comprehensive diabetes education consists of:

  • Assessment
  • Developing and implementing a plan of care specific to the standards set by the American Diabetes Association
  • Goal setting
  • Evaluation
  • Nutrition Counseling

A referral from your physician is required to enter the program.  Referrals must be faxed to 630-898-3672 before an appointment can be scheduled. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, provide coverage for diabetes education.  To schedule an appointment, call 630-898-3649.

Diabetes 101

Attend all three sessions and receive a FREE 30 day-Healthplex pass!

Know Your Numbers 101
Understand diabetes, the monitoring process and treatment options.  Get a free glucometer.

Menu Mastery 101
Learn helpful tips to ensure your meals work to keep you healthier.  Receive a free cookbook and Weight Watchers vouchers.

Move, Groove and Relax 101
Learn strategies for aerobic exercise as well as the importance of strength training.

Program Dates and Registration Information

Pre-diabetes

Author: Dr. Padmalathia Berikai

Pre-diabetes is a condition in which your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Prediabetes can progress to diabetes.

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