Diabetes Education
Location
Guthrie County Hospital
710 N. 12th Street
Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115
Schedule & Appointments
Patients can be referred by their primary care provider or you can call GCH Diabetes Education Department at (641) 332-3802.
Take control of your diabetes today—knowledge is power, and support is here.
Guthrie County Hospital offers comprehensive Diabetes Education programs to help patients understand and manage their diabetes effectively. Our goal is to support you in maintaining your health, preventing complications, and living well with diabetes.
What We Offer
- Personalized Education: One-on-one or group sessions tailored to your type of diabetes, lifestyle, and treatment plan.
- Nutrition Guidance: Learn how to make healthy food choices, understand carbohydrate counting, and plan meals that support your blood sugar management.
- Blood Sugar Monitoring: Guidance on blood glucose monitoring including glucose meters, continuous glucose monitoring and other technologies related to diabetes management.
- Medication Management: Education on insulin, oral medications, and other treatments to help you manage diabetes safely.
- Lifestyle Support: Tips on physical activity, stress management, and strategies to reduce diabetes-related complications.
- Diabetes Support Group: Programs to involve you and your loved ones in your care for a stronger support system.
Diabetes Support Group
Facilitated by Christine Drake, RN, BSN
Join us at Sneakers Café located in Guthrie County Hospital for the diabetes support group. This is a great way to share your experiences and expand your knowledge about diabetes in a relaxed educational setting.
Save the date:
- February 19th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
- May 21st, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
- August 20th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
- November 19th, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
