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Every 60 seconds at least one person is
diagnosed with diabetes- the sixth leading
cause of death by disease in the United
States. There are 300,000 adults in South
Carolina with known diabetes and at least
120,000 more who have diabetes but do not
yet know it.
Diabetes is a serious problem, because
when left untreated, diabetes and its complications
can lead to heart and kidney disease, amputation,
blindness and other serous problems. Studies
have proven conclusively that controlling
blood sugar levels can reduce the long-term
complications of diabetes. While there
is no cure for diabetes, the Diabetes Center
offers comprehensive services to help control
the disease and to prevent or manage the
complications that are common to diabetes.
Read more about our Diabetes Center by
choosing from the topics below:
Diabetes Center is a department of Bon Secours St.
Francis Hospital.
Comprehensive Diabetes Care - Our Team
Approach
Through the expertise of our nurse practitioner
and the education services of our certified
diabetes educators working under the supervision
of a board certified Endocrinologist, the
Diabetes Center offers a broad range of
treatment and educational components including:
Intensive self-management training
 Blood glucose monitoring
Insulin injection techniques
Oral medication management
Diabetes management during pregnancy
Nutritional counseling and proper meal
planning
Exercise training
Support groups
Diabetes seminars
The latest devices and technical advances
Stress management
Foot and nail care
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Your Diabetes Resource
The Roper St. Francis Diabetes Center
is recognized by the American Diabetes
Association. This means that our center
is formally recognized for its quality
programs and meets National Standards for
Diabetes Self-Management Education. The
center is an excellent resource for people
with diabetes at any stage. You can benefit
if you:
just found out you have diabetes
have had diabetes for some time and are
having difficulty with blood sugar control
have developed complications related to
diabetes
are interesting in the latest technology
and treatment
need help with a specific topic such as
proper foot care, diet instructions or
traveling
are in Roper or Bon Secours St. Francis
hospitals for any illness or surgery
For more information about the Diabetes
Center please call (843)402-1099.
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Nutritional Counseling
The Diabetes Center offers individual
and group education that will give you
the tools to take control of your health.
Our professional staff of registered dietitians
and nurses are eager to assist you with
weight loss, cholesterol management, diabetes
management skills, or any other nutrition
related goal.
If you don't have diabetes, you can still benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our staff. The registered dietitians at the Diabetes Center are able help you manage your health through good food choices. The staff is eager and qualified to counsel you on a wide range of topics:
Weight loss
Weight gain (after surgery, chemotherapy, etc)
Cholesterol management
Blood pressure management
Metabolic Syndrome (or "pre" diabetes")
Digestive disorders (celiac disease, irritable bowel disease, etc)
Meniere's Disease
Food allergies
Optimum health and wellness
Individual appointments take into account your medical history, busy schedule and personal preferences. Each person is given specific recommendations and resources to help them purchase and prepare the right foods, navigate the supermarket aisles and cut through gimmicks and hype.
Please call (843) 402-1099 to schedule an appointment, or for more information.
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Wound Management
Diabetes and a variety of other medical
conditions may result in wounds that may
be slow to heal or many not heal properly.
The Diabetes Center offers comprehensive
assessment of the lower extremities. Care
is directed at controlling risk factors
and preventing complications.
If needed, the Diabetes Center will facilitate
a referral to the Roper St. Francis Wound
Management Center. Services available through
the Wound Management Center include:
Comprehensive lower extremity evaluation
Care for vascular or diabetes related ulcerations
Lower extremity wound care
Preventative care for diabetes related
foot complications
Toenail and callus care for diabetics and
others at risk for lower extremity problems
For information about the Wound Management
Center call 843-402-1840.
Wound Management is a department of Bon Secours St.
Francis Hospital.
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