The Diabetes Treatment Center

The Diabetes Treatment Center at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive program which includes inpatient and outpatient diabetes care, education and treatment. Our interdisciplinary team includes certified diabetes educators who work in partnership with your physician and share a common goal — to help those diagnosed with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives. To that end, the Diabetes Treatment Center offers a wide range of services. Our services are available in both English and Spanish. For more information contact us at 702-369-7560 or speak with your healthcare provider. 

Our Innovative Programs and Services

Diabetes Self Management Education
The center offers educational classes or individualized appointments. Participants in these programs learn to manage their diabetes successfully. Topics include: behavior change, goal setting, healthy eating concepts, carbohydrate counting, dining out, label reading, lipid, medication, stress and sick day management, benefits of exercise, prevention of complications, foot care and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes Education
These classes are for those who are diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy.

Topics include: meal management, blood glucose management, ketone testing, and pre/post-pregnancy counseling

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
These devices are prescribed by the patient’s physician and provide insights to help your healthcare provider fine tune your diabetes treatment. A tiny glucose sensor is inserted under the skin in a painless process. Glucose measurements are automatically sampled and recorded. Once your testing is complete, your healthcare provider will receive a customized report that will help both of you work together to fine-tune your diabetes management plan. This requires two visits to the center and most insurance companies cover the service.

Acute Care Program during Hospitalization
When you are admitted to Desert Springs Hospital, no matter what the reason, we pay very close attention to your blood glucose control. The hospital has in place specific order sets, protocols, computerized technology and systems to ensure your care is safe and of the highest level of quality. Our diabetes inpatient nurses will provide you with support, tools and education during your stay.

Who Can Benefit?
The center is an excellent resource for adults with all types of diabetes.

Take Control
Today, diabetes can't be cured, but it can be controlled. Our patients, even those who have had diabetes for years, are discovering new ways to live a better life with diabetes.