Diabetes

Learn to thrive with diabetes

Through advanced treatment, education programs and intervention, our comprehensive services can help you live with diabetes in a way that fits your lifestyle.

How serious is diabetes?

Approximately 29 million people in the US have diabetes, but only 19 million have been diagnosed
At least 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which raises a person's risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke
New diabetes cases have nearly doubled in the U.S. in the last 10 years
South Carolina has more diabetes cases than most states in the U.S.

What are some common risk factors for diabetes?

Being age 45 or older
Being overweight or obese
Being physically inactive
Having a parent or sibling with diabetes

Diabetes education and self-management

We help people of all ages learn to manage diabetes, a chronic condition that can damage many organs if not controlled. Our certified instructors are here to screen and educate people about the risks of diabetes. Individual appointments and group classes are available. A physician referral is required to participate in this program.

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Diabetes Prevention Program

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a yearlong program that is structured to provide healthy lifestyle intervention for those at risk for Type 2 diabetes. Participants will be provided by a trained lifestyle coach and a support group over the course of the year.

Our program encourages healthy lifestyles by:

Eating healthier.
Increasing physical activity.
Losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce the chances of Type 2 diabetes.

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Endocrinology and diabetes

Endocrinologists treat disorders of the endocrine system – the glands of the body and the hormones they make. These disorders include diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and other conditions related to the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes and pancreas.

A referral from your primary care doctor is required in order to see an endocrinologist. Even though your primary care provider can diagnose and treat diabetes, you may be referred to an endocrinologist if:

You’re brand new to diabetes and need to learn how to manage it
You take a lot of shots or use an insulin pump
Your diabetes has gotten tough to manage or your treatment isn’t working
You have complications from diabetes

Visit one of our practices for your endocrinology needs.

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Telehealth services

Prisma Health offers chronic disease self-management and diabetes prevention classes to qualified adults (based on age and risk) who live in the Midlands’ Lower Richland communities.

Free classes are provided through advanced telehealth technology and equipment. Topics include nutrition, physical activity, self-motivation and goal setting.

How it works:

Attend a free health screening to determine eligibility
Register and take a free health assessment online
Interact with certified health experts through live and interactive sessions

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Diabetes

Learn to thrive with diabetes

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