You are more than your Number
Our diabetes care teams know you’re special, so say hello to personalized care for everything that makes you, you. LCMC Health Diabetes Care in Greater New Orleans works with people who have all forms of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational. Together, we identify what you need to successfully manage your condition. We want to help you control the disease, not the other way around.
Whether you’re searching for trusted diabetes care in New Orleans or reliable diabetes medical care close to home, you’re in the right place. Our diabetes care specialists deliver compassionate, expert support that fits your life.
The LCMC Health Diabetes Care teams in the Greater New Orleans area include:
- Registered dietitians
- Certified diabetes nurse educators
- Clinical pharmacists
Find a diabetes care specialist near you.
Diabetes Care Services built around you
We only provide custom-fit care, because everybody is different and we think that’s wonderful. With our wide range of diabetes care services, you’re sure to find your fit and learn how to live well with your diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recognizes our diabetes education programs for meeting national standards for diabetes self-management. We offer our classes in individual and group settings, too, so you can tailor your program in a way that makes you feel comfortable and helps you learn.
Learn more about our diabetes care services at a diabetes hospital near you:
Education
Because diabetes management takes place in the home, educating you about your condition is our top priority. At LCMC Health, we provide all the instruction you need to set you up for success.
Our diabetes self-management education programs can teach you about:
- Acute diabetes emergencies
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Exercise benefits and precautions
- Foot, skin and dental care
- Meal planning and weight control
- Medication management
- Preventing, detecting and treating diabetes complications
- Stress management
- Sick-day management
When you finish our educational programs, you can expect to have a working knowledge of diabetes, any medication you may be prescribed, nutrition and goal setting. Your healthiest days are ahead of you.
To enroll in classes, call the diabetes hospital nearest you:
- Call 504.503.4165 for classes at East Jefferson General Hospital
- Call 504.592.6884 for classes at New Orleans East Hospital
- Call 504.897.8813 for diabetes education at Touro
Support for every step of your journey
At LCMC Health, we’re bringing a little something extra to residents across our area. Sometimes taking care of your diabetes is difficult, especially when you’re trying to live your life. That’s why our facilities offer support groups and partner with NOLA restaurants to help you enjoy a good time and take care of yourself, too.
East Jefferson General Hospital offers support groups where you can connect with other people who have diabetes and share successes, challenges and healthy living tips with others just like you.
The New Orleans East Hospital Healthy You, Healthy Me initiative partners with the following restaurants to offer diabetes-friendly menu options:
- Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe (Wednesdays)
- The Blue Flamingo
- Salads Galore and More
- Backatown Coffee Parlour
- We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp
- Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
