Amberwell’s Diabetes and Wellness Education Program is accredited through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. Our diabetes education program is for individuals with type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Patients can gain a better understanding of how to manage their chronic condition through group sessions, private consultations, and individualized education plans.
Our mission is to provide evidenced-based knowledge, instruction, guidance, and empowerment to our patients. Taking good care of yourself can seem overwhelming when you have diabetes—whether you’ve just been diagnosed, or you’ve been living with diabetes for some time. We’re here to help!
Group Education Sessions
- Group classes are taught by our diabetes team which includes a local physician, our hospital pharmacist, and dietitian.
- Class sessions are offered several times per year.
- Each class includes four two-hour long classes.
- A one-hour pre-assessment with the program coordinator is scheduled with each patient before attending the group sessions for an initial assessment and personalized education plan.
- Follow-up reports are sent to your referring provider.
Additional Services
In addition to group sessions, our registered dietitians offer:
- Individual nutrition therapy with a dietitian
- Individual diabetes self-management appointments
- Diabetes Prevention Program (available at Amberwell Hiawatha only)
- Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
For more information about any of these services, please see the contact information below.
Contact Information
Amberwell Hiawatha
Dana Lueger, RD, LD
Program Coordinator
Amberwell Diabetes & Wellness Education Program
(P) 785-742-6181
(F) 785-742-6557
dlueger@amberwellhealth.org
Amberwell Atchison
Lindsey Smith, RD, LD
(P) 913-360-5571
llsmith@amberwellhealth.org