Diabetes Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is committed to providing you with the best diabetes care possible. Our program is recognized as meeting the national standards for Diabetes self-management education by the American Diabetes Association since 1999. We work with your primary care provider to plan diabetes care and educational services that will help you to learn to manage your diabetes and control your blood sugar levels. And, controlling blood sugar can prevent the complications of diabetes.
Diabetes Services is dedicated to helping you live successfully with diabetes. We provide individualized diabetes education and self-management training for children and adults, in private and small group sessions. As an educator-based practice, we strive to supplement the services provided by your physician, and work in a cooperative effort with your entire health care team.
The program covers all aspects of Type 1, Type 2, Pre-Diabetes and gestational diabetes. After an initial visit, the plan will be tailored to you, and may cover:
- Why is monitoring important?
- Should I buy a meter?
- What to eat?
- Understanding some basics about diabetes
- Exercise (programs at The Works health and fitness)
- Sick Day Guidelines
- Foot care
- Foot care clinic is available to help people with diabetes to care for their feet. The footcare clinic is run by a Registered Nurse, who is specially trained in foot care. Check with your insurance regarding coverag Clinic hours are:
- Monday and Tuesday afternoon
- Thursday and Friday morining
- To schedule an appointment call (603) 740-6505
- Foot care clinic is available to help people with diabetes to care for their feet. The footcare clinic is run by a Registered Nurse, who is specially trained in foot care. Check with your insurance regarding coverag Clinic hours are:
Some of the Programs that we offer:
Road to Success classes for individuals with Diabetes covers all the information, tools, and support you need for self management. During this 4-part series, you will have the opportunity to explore and share your diabetes experiences with other people. This class requires a physician referral.
Consult with your provider to learn more about this Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program. In this 4-part series of classes, you will have the opportunity to explore and share your diabetes experiences with other people. Class content varies slightly but some typical questions that we try to answer include:
1st Class: Fuel & Gauges; Food, What About It?
- What can I buy to eat?
- How much should I eat?
- Can you help me with planning a meal?
- What is carbohydrate counting?
- How do I read a food label?
- Do I need to monitor my blood sugars?
(if you don't have a meter, one will be provided to you)
2nd Class: Make & Model ; the Nuts and Bolts of Maintenance
- What is a carbohydrate?
- Are there different types of diabetes?
- How do I control my blood sugar?
- What is a low or high blood sugar?
- Will stress and being sick make my blood sugars worse?
- Can You explain to me about medications?
- What is Insulin Resistance?
- What else do I need for my food plan?
3rd Class: Pit Stops, Pit Falls, and Control
- Will weight loss help me?
- Why does my provider order so many tests?
- Why do I need to keep learning about diabetes?
- Why does everyone ask me about my feet?
- What do I do when I am sick?
- Can I tell you about my diet and see if I am doing okay?
4th Class : Idling, Racing or Running Smooth-finding a balance
- I am not sure I can do all this. What do I do if I am feeling overwhelmed?
- What should I expect in the next six months?
- Can you tell me how I will know if I am successful?
- Is it better to snack or not?
- I've heard a lot of scary things about diabetes-are they true?
- What is Diabetes?
The schedule for 2010 is:
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday | July 14, 21, 28 & Aug 4 | 3-5:30 PM | Community Conference Room -- 1st floor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Off of Main Lobby) |
| Thursday | Sept 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 9-11:30 AM | Conference Room 1-2 Exit 9 Medical Office Building (across from Bus Station) |
| Tuesday | Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 | 3-5:30 PM | Community Conference Room -- 1st floor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Off of Main Lobby) |
| Tuesday | Nov 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 1-3:30 PM | Conference Room 1-2 Exit 9 Medical Office Building (across from Bus Station) |
| Wednesday | Jan 5, 12, 19, & 26 | 1-3:30 | Community Conference Room -- 1st floor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Off of Main Lobby) |
| Wednesday | Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 1-3:30 PM | Community Conference Room -- 1st floor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Off of Main Lobby) |
| Tuesday | March 8, 15, 22, & 29 | 9-11:30 AM | Community Conference Room -- 1st floor, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Off of Main Lobby) |
Exit 9 Series:
- MNT: Learning about Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Q & A about Diabetes -- FREE
- Nutition and Diabetes
| Free | Free | Referral Required | Referral Required | |
| Build a Better Diet | Q & A Diabetes | Nutrition & Diabetes | Learning about monitoring | |
| August | 8/5: 4:30-5:30 (Lee) | 8/19: 3:30-5:00 (Exit 9) | 8/24: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) | 8/10: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
| Sept | 9/13: 4-5 PM (WDH) | 9/2: 3:30-5:00 (Exit 9) | 9/21: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) | 9/7: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
| Oct | 10/7: 4:30-5:30 (Lee) | 10/26: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
10/21: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
10/12: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
| Nov | 11/18: 3:30-5:00 PM( Exit 9) | 11/16: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) | 11/18: 3:30-5:00 PM (Exit 9) | 11/12: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
| Dec | 12/2: 4:30-5:30 PM (Lee) | 12/16: 3:30-5:00 PM (Exit 9) | 12/14: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) | 12/7: 9:30-11:00 AM (Exit 9) |
Build a Better Diet class This free 1-hour program is ideal for individuals who have prediabetes or would like review some helpful dietary suggestions. Taught by Marianne Evans-Ramsay RD, CDE and Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed., RD., CDE.
This program is offered at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Exit 9 Professional Building, and Lee Professional Building.
Diabetes Support & Education Groups
- Diabetes Support group: is an ongoing meeting of people that have had education and continue to come for support and further information, share stories and network. It is held the last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
- Type 1 support group: Lee Professional Building. This meets on a Thursday quarterly from 6-7pm
- Kids Support group (6th-9th grade)
- Parents with Children with Diabetes group is held every month
Quarterly Sharps Exchange program is offered quarterly for the safe transfer and disposal of needles and sharp supplies from our patients with diabetes. It is held just before the Support group on the last Thursday of the month from 6-7pm. Bring your old sharps container, and we'll issue you a new one.
Programs for Kids with Diabetes & their Families
- all camps are designed to engage, educate and empower children and their families to live well with diabetes, have fun and share.
- Camp Lance-a-Lot for Families - held yearly in the Spring (Apr/May) for children and their families to bond with other children and families in a wonderful nurturing environment.
- Spring Adventure Weekend - held yearly 1-weekend day exploring nature - held at White Pine Nature Park.
- Camp Hot Shots (Formerly Diabetes Camp for Kids) is our very successful summer camp for children with diabetes - held in the end of June each year at The Works Family Health & Fitness Center in Somersworth. This camp is for 7-13 year old children with diabetes.
- Diabetes Day Camp - held on 1-weekend day, yearly at The Works Family Health & Fitness in September.
- Camp Lance-a-Lot for Teens - held yearly in Sept/Oct over a weekend at Camp Merrowvista in Ossippee Mountains.
For more information, request brochures, or questions about the Kids Programs or Camps, call Kris Ferullo at (603) 740-2861.
You can also receive monthly and quarterly Diabetes Updates and Educational Opportunities. Make sure you pick up our newsletters to find out what's going on in Diabetes Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
To Make an Appointment
You may be referred at any time by yourself, your doctor, or other healthcare provider. You will need a prescription or referral requesting diabetes self-management education from your doctor if you desire insurance coverage for services. Call Diabetes Services at 603-740-2887 for an appointment or have your physician fax a referral to (603) 740-2886.
