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Diabetes Care

The Wa i pi nagu (Diabetes) Program provides a full range of services to prevent, treat, and manage diabetes. Whether you are dealing with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way. 

Preventing Diabetes

Sugar-Level Screenings: Monitoring blood sugar levels is crucial for Native Americans at risk of or living with diabetes. Regular sugar-level screenings provide valuable insights into your body's glucose levels, allowing for early detection of diabetes and effective management strategies.

Understanding Diabetes 

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Proper management of diabetes is crucial to prevent progression, complications, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our clinic provides personalized care, focusing on the unique needs of each patient to effectively manage diabetes symptoms and improve overall health. 
  • Symptoms and Diagnoses: Recognizing the symptoms of diabetes is the first step toward effective management. Common diabetes symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Our comprehensive diagnostic services, including urine and blood tests, help identify diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses. 
  • Treatment Plans: We offer tailored treatment plans for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, incorporating a variety of diabetes medications. Various medications are used to help control blood sugar levels. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal blood sugar control and reduce the risk of complications. 
  • Weight Management: We utilize a four-pillar model to help you meet your weight loss goals. The four pillars are: medication management, physical activity, nutrition, and behavioral health. All four domains play an important role with achieving the best results.

Services:

  • Clinic Visits: Tailored plans, medication management, and education to help you meet your health goals provided by multidisciplinary team. 
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Visits: Tailored education plans covering the ADCES7 self-care behaviors that are essential for improved health and greater quality of life. 
  • JVN Retinal Imaging: A retinal image screening provided by a trained imager to help prevent Diabetic Retinopathy. 
  • Certified Lifestyle Coaches: Schedule one-on-one visits designed to support healthy living in a way that fits your lifestyle choices. 
  • Diabetes Prevention Class: Also known as Ho Chunk Hope, this CDC recognized program helps individuals lose 5-7% of their body weight, reducing the risk of developing diabetes. 
  • Diabetes Self-Management Class: 10-week classes to help you gain knowledge, skills, and support to manage your diabetes. Accredited by the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP). 
  • Nutrition Specialist Events: Join a freezer meal workshop to learn how to make healthy meals with a group of peers. Join a class to learn more about healthy dishes; all Wa i pi nagu classes serve meals provided by the Nutrition Specialist tailored for the education lessons delivered by the educators. 

Supporting Your Journey

Understand your diagnosis and prevent or manage the progression of this chronic disease. We are here to help you navigate your health journey. 

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Schedule a visit with our Primary Care Team for regular check-ups, to manage ongoing health concerns, or when you feel unwell. Our providers offer comprehensive, patient-centered care, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses, ensuring you receive the personalized care you need to maintain your overall well-being.

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Indoor and outdoor wellness facilities providing services such as fitness classes, open gyms, recreational sports, and personal training. Our team of trainers seeks to create a supportive environment that helps community members develop a shared enthusiasm for well-rounded fitness and active, healthy lifestyles.

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Weight Management Classes

Stop struggling with your A1C test results by yourself. Whether you are diabetic or prediabetic, overweight or obese, WCHS has the accredited weight management classed designed specifically for you. We are here to help you navigate a way forward.

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