There are three kinds of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Each type of diabetes has different symptoms, but those might include: 

• Increased thirst or hunger
• Frequent urination (need to go pee)
• Blurred vision

In some cases, there may not be any symptoms at all. Talk with your doctor if you think you’re at risk for diabetes. 

You could also have prediabetes, which means your blood sugar is high, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Your doctor can help you understand what lifestyle changes you might want to try to delay the onset of diabetes.

Yes. The doctor managing your diabetes will need to refer you to the program. If you have any questions, you can call NMC Health at 316.804.6147.

Yes. All patients can benefit from meeting with a certified diabetes educator. They can help you understand your medications and provide preventative measures that could improve your quality of life. Even if you only need minimal support, taking part in diabetes education can provide you with even more tools to manage your diabetes. 

In most cases, insurances will cover a certain number of hours of diabetes education each year. Contact your insurance provider first before setting up an appointment with our certified diabetes educator. You can also take a look at the list of NMC Health accepted insurance plans.

If your insurance does not cover diabetes education and you are paying out of pocket, our partnership with MDsave could save you some money. Individual diabetes education classes are $75 with an MDsave voucher. Group diabetes education classes are $21.