Wheeling Hospital’s endocrinologists specialize in the treatment of hormone-related conditions that affect the endocrine system. A wide range of medical conditions are caused by endocrine hormone imbalances. Diabetes is the most common endocrine disease in the United States, and Wheeling Hospital offer comprehensive services and patient education to effectively manage this chronic disease.
Conditions and Treatment
Our endocrinologists treat all diseases and disorders of the endocrine system, including diabetes; PCOS; disorders of adrenal, pituitary; obesity; thyroid disorders including thyroid cancer; osteoporosis and calcium disorders. We will assist you with all forms of treatment and management of diabetes, including:
- Glucose monitoring, including continuous glucose sensors
- Insulin replacement therapy, including insulin pump therapy V-go patch therapy
- Meal planning
- Oral medications
- Prevention of medication interactions and errors
Appointments
Locations
Wheeling Clinic
58 16th Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Located at Howard Long Wellness Center, the WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center has a dedicated staff of registered nurses, certified diabetes educators, and dietitians who offer services for people with diabetes or who are at risk for developing diabetes. Classes and other ongoing services include diabetes education classes (group and individual), medical nutrition therapy, and gestational diabetes instruction.
Talk with your primary care provider (or the provider who is managing your diabetes) about a referral to the Diabetes Education Program for a consultation or to attend our classes. Your provider will need to complete this referral form, and we will let you know the class schedule after your form has been received.
Services We Offer
Our diabetes classes cover a wide range of topics that impact people who are at high risk for diabetes or currently living with the disease. The goal of diabetes education is to teach people and their families how to make healthy choices while living with this long-term condition and prevent any complications whenever possible. Diabetes-related services we offer include:
- Individual exercise program
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Diabetes education classes (day and evening hours)
- Foot care
- Insulin injection training
- Lifestyle coaching
- Meal planning
- Medication management
- Nutritional counseling
- Physical activity
Appointments
Locations
Howard Long Wellness Center
800 Medical Park
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-2904
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
People with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Talk with your provider about keeping up-to-date with vaccinations and any other necessary screenings as recommended.
| TEST OR TREATMENT | FREQUENCY | TARGET |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | Every three months | Less than 130/80 |
| Comprehensive foot exam with microfilament | Every year | Normal or no loss of sensation |
| Dental exam | Every six months | Normal |
| Diabetes education | Every year | |
| Flu vaccine | Every fall | |
| Foot self-exam | Daily | No changes |
| Self-glucose testing | Varies, but at least each week, three times per day fasting before main meal and two hours after start of main meal | Fasting and before main meal, 70-130mg/dL Two hours after the start of main meal, less than 180mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin A1C | Every three months | Less than seven percent |
| Hepatitis B | Once | People younger than 60 |
| HDL Cholesterol | Every year | Women age 50 and older, Men age 40 and older |
| LDL Cholesterol | Every year | Less than 100 (with heart disease, less than 70) |
| Tdap vaccine | Every 10 years | |
| Triglycerides | Every year | Less than 150 |
| Urine albumin/creatinine ratio | Every year | Less than 30 mg/g Cr |
| Retinal eye exam | Every year | Normal |
| Pneumonia vaccine | Once before the age of 65 and twice more after | Seniors age 65 and older |
| Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine | Once | Men and women age 50 and older |
| Treatment plan review | Every three months |
