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Diabetes Program

Manage Your Diabetes with Confidence

Managing or preventing diabetes starts with the right support. At Holy Cross Health, our certified programs offer the medical care, tools, guidance and encouragement you need to transform your lifestyle and take charge of your health.

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Reduce Your Risks. Gain a Healthy Lifestyle.
 

The Diabetes Prevention Program at Holy Cross Health can help you reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help you adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our CDC-recognized program is a 12-month lifestyle modification series to help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes – focusing on nutrition, physical activity and weight management – with the support and guidance of our trained Lifestyle Coach.

Program participation is free to qualified registrants. Classes are offered in person or in a virtual or hybrid format and are available in English and Spanish.

To qualify, you must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Be overweight (body mass index above 25, or 23 if you are Asian)
  • Have NOT been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • NOT be pregnant

In addition, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

  • A recent blood test in the prediabetes range, which includes one of the following tests and results:
    • Hemoglobin A1C: 5.7–6.4 percent OR
    • Fasting plasma glucose: 100–125 mg/dL OR
    • Two-hour plasma glucose (after a 75 gm glucose load): 140–199 mg/dL
  • A result of high risk for type 2 diabetes on the Prediabetes Risk Test.

The program is designed to help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and specifically to:

  • Lose 7 percent of your current body weight.
  • Gradually increase your physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week.

 

For more information or to register: 
Call 301-754-8692 or
Email diabetespreventionprograms@holycrosshealth.org

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program (DSME)

Take Control of Your Diabetes, Your Health.

For those living with diabetes, the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program offered by Holy Cross Health teaches proven strategies for managing blood sugar, nutrition, exercise and stress. Topics also include these and others:

  • Medications
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Dealing with acute and chronic complications
  • Foot, skin and dental care
  • Behavior change strategies
  • Use of healthcare and community resources
  • Preconception care, pregnancy and gestational diabetes

The three-session program, accredited by the American Diabetes Association, requires a diabetes diagnosis, a referral from your physician and insurance verification for eligible participants.

Participation requires:

  • a diabetes diagnosis
  • referral from your physician
  • insurance verification

Most insurance plans, including Medicare, provide benefits for this diabetes education program. We can verify your benefits prior to attending your first class.

The classes are designed to help you learn how to manage diabetes on a day-to-day basis, in partnership with your healthcare provider.

Nutrition Counseling

Eating for Good Health

Registered dietitians provide personalized guidance to help you make healthier food choices, manage weight and improve energy levels. Nutrition counseling complements our diabetes programs and is available by appointment. Your consultation will include:

See our Guide to Inquiring About Insurance Coverage for Nutrition Services for questions to ask your insurance provider to help you determine your coverage and copayment.

Schedule a Consultation

Morning, afternoon or evening virtual appointments are available. To schedule, call 301-754-8200 or email julia.mutter@holycrosshealth.org. 

Visit Nutrition Counseling to learn more.

For information on our other diabetes programs 
Call 301-754-8291 or
Email diabetespreventionprograms@holycrosshealth.org