WMHS Center for Diabetes Management
625 Kent Avenue, Suite 209, 
Cumberland, Maryland
240-964-4812

If you have diabetes, the team at the WMHS Center for Diabetes Management can be your partner in keeping your diabetes under control and living life to the fullest. 
 
Our team is a knowledgeable source for education and information about diabetes self-management and works closely with your primary care provider to promote your overall good health.   
 
Whether you are newly diagnosed or seem to constantly struggle with your diabetes, the team will tailor a plan to meet your individual needs.  They also can help you navigate the healthcare system and coordinate your care. 
 
The team can show you how to monitor your blood sugar, teach you how to make dietary and lifestyle changes to control your diabetes, help manage your medication, and provide encouragement and motivation along the way.  
 
The team at the WMHS Center for Diabetes Management also can collaborate with the Johns Hopkins Endocrinology program.
 
Living Well with Diabetes
A six-hour program, Living Well with Diabetes, covers the many aspects of diabetes self-management and glycemic control. Its an enjoyable day filled with practical information and tools you can use daily to make managing your diabetes easier.  The teaching team includes a certified diabetic educator, nurse, registered dietitians, pharmacists and an exercise physiologist.
 
Morning Session
Understanding the diabetes process and treatment options
Monitoring blood glucose and using your results
Preventing, detecting and treating acute and chronic complications
Developing personal strategies to address personal issues or concerns
Incorporating nutritional management into your lifestyle
Developing personal strategies for a healthy lifestyle.
 
Lunch
A healthy lunch will be provided.
 
Afternoon Session
Incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle.
Using medications safely and for maximum  therapeutic benefit.
 
A family member or support person is welcome to attend with you.  This program is approved by the American Diabetes Association and is offered each month.
 
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Another important resource is medical nutrition therapy (MNT).  Provided by a registered dietitian, it includes working on behavioral or lifestyle changes and individualized meal planning.
 
For more information about these programs, please call the WMHS Center for Diabetes Management at 240-964-4812 or talk with your primary care provider.  All services at the Center for Diabetes Management require a physician referral.