Adult Diabetes Wellness Program
Newly Diagnosed? The adult diabetes wellness program at Advocate South Suburban Hospital serves adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Diabetes wellness services include:
- Education classes (group or individual sessions)
- Nutritional counseling and meal planning
- Grocery shopping class
- Glucose meter training
- Weight loss counseling
- Smoking cessation
- Understanding diabetes medications
Diagnosed and in need of a “tune-up”? Is caring for your diabetes a struggle? Has it been a few years since you received your diabetes diagnosis and you need to get back on track? The Diabetes wellness services team will assist you with the skills needed to bring your diabetes to a healthy level.
The Diabetes Wellness Services Team
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator
- Exercise Physiologists
- Medical Director
Getting Started
The Diabetes Wellness Services are usually covered by insurance. Please obtain a referral from your physician.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 708.213.3286.
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