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Diabetes Services
 Diabetes is a serious disease, but
it can be successfully treated and managed. Self-management education is
an essential component of diabetes care. That's why St. John's Mercy is committed
to providing high-quality diabetes services and education programs for diabetic
patients and their loved ones.
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center
Since 1986, the diabetes education
program at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by the
American Diabetes Association (ADA) for meeting the National Standards for
Diabetes Self-management Education. Our ADA recognition status means
we have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide the
most current
information about diabetes care. provides
information for
inpatients,
outpatients
and family members on diabetes management including:
individual diet counseling; blood glucose monitoring; medications; and
outpatient follow-up with a nurse educator, dietitian or social worker. Our
services include:
Outpatient Diabetes
Education
St. John's Mercy offers coordinated care for people with diabetes through education
and nutrition counseling. A certified nurse educator, a registered dietitian
and a social worker work together to assist the patient in management of
their disease. The nurse educator provides instruction on self-monitoring
of blood glucose, insulin administration, oral agents, exercise and all of
the issues relating to the management of diabetes. The dietitian provides
nutrition counseling for the patient and family. For an appointment with
the diabetes educator, call 314-251-4958. For an appointment with the community
dietitian, call 314-251-8885. 
Diabetes Support Group
(Adult)
This free support group helps patients, families and friends learn to live
with diabetes. Call
314-251-4958 for information or to be placed on the
mailing
list.
Gestational Diabetes
Management Program
Basic diabetes management is taught by a certified diabetes nurse educator
and a registered dietitian. An individual diet and instruction regarding self-monitoring
of blood glucose is provided. Insulin administration is taught on physician
order. Call 314-251-8885.
Diabetic Foot Care
Center
The Diabetic Foot Clinic provides comprehensive foot care for all diabetics including nail trimming, corn and callus reduction, management of foot ulcers, and prevention of common diabetic foot disorders. The goal of the clinic is to use a conservative approach to best meet the individual's needs through:
- Early intervention, Treatment and Prevention
- Screening
- Education
- Proper Footwear
St. John's Mercy Hospital - Washington
St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington offers a comprehensive, ADA-recognized
Diabetes Education program on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Inpatient Diabetes Education Program
As part of the Inpatient Diabetes Education Program at St. John's Mercy, a
diabetes nurse educator will assess all inpatient diabetics to determine their
needs and establish priorities for appropriate inpatient and outpatient education.
Outpatient
Diabetes Education Program
St. John's Mercy believes that the outpatient setting may be a more conducive
atmosphere for learning. Therefore, to close the loop in diabetes education
and awareness, St. John's Mercy Hospital offers an Outpatient Diabetes Education
Program for diabetics recently discharged from the hospital or any diabetic
in need of additional diabetes self-management skills. The Outpatient Diabetes
Education Program offers two formats for learning, based on the needs and preferences
of the patient:
- Individualized,
one-on-one meetings with an outpatient diabetes educator and registered dietitian
- Group Classes,
with an outpatient diabetes educator, registered dietitian and pharmacist
Medicare and many insurance plans cover the Outpatient Diabetes Education
Program at St. John's Mercy Hospital. For more information, call the St. John's
Mercy Hospital Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Wellness Center at 636-239-8371.
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