Diabetes Education Center

Powell Building at Iowa Methodist

1200 Pleasant Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

p: 515-241-5074

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursdays

8 a.m. - 9:30.p.m.

Education
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Diabetes

Knowledge is the key to managing your diabetes

The Diabetes Education Center utilizes a team-based approach to diabetes management. Staff includes nurses, dietitians and a secretary all working with each individual's physician to facilitate the common goal of successful diabetes management. The team of healthcare professionals at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines offers information, instruction and support through educational programs and  counseling sessions. We work to improve each person's quality of life. We believe that while diabetes cannot be cured, it can be effectively managed by learning important skills. The Diabetes Education Center has received national recognition by the American Diabetes Association and state certification from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services.  The professional staff has more then 100 cumulative years in diabetes education.

What makes us different?

• Improved diabetes management through nursing and nutrition consultation, counseling, blood glucose self-monitoring and insulin training.
• Better linkage between the patient's primary medical care and diabetes educators.
• Easy, convenient counseling sessions by appointment.
• Patient-focused educational approach to reduce long-term complications, thereby reducing the likelihood of hospital admissions.

A Team-Based Approach

• Certified diabetes educators, nurses and dietitians 

Services

• Group education sessions
• Individual education sessions
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)