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