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Diabetes Care at MLKCH

Comprehensive diabetes care, from hospital to home

 

What Sets Us Apart

At MLK Community Healthcare, we do more than treat diabetes—we help you prevent, manage, and thrive. As a nationally recognized Diabetes Center of Excellence, we provide screenings, expert care and personalized support to help you live healthier.

  • Top 2% in the U.S. – One of only 70 hospitals recognized for Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Care by The Joint Commission
  • Screening at Every Visit – We check for diabetes at every appointment, no matter the reason
  • More Than Doctors – A team of specialists, educators and community health workers support you beyond the hospital

The Impact of Our Care

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700+ patients received personalized care in 2023-2024

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61% of high-risk patients successfully reached their health goals

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Patients not only stabilized their diabetes but also improved housing and overall well-being

How We Care For You

Early Detection & Prevention

  • Diabetes screenings at every patient visit
  • Coaching & lifestyle support for prediabetes

Expert Care Team

  • Medical Specialists: Endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, nephrologists

  • Support Network: Diabetes educators, social workers, case managers, pharmacists, community health workers

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Diabetes Programs & Services

Intense Disease Management Program

  • Personalized Treatment Plans: Updated every 3 months

  • 1:1 Coaching: Blood sugar monitoring, insulin use and nutrition guidance

  • Home Support: Community health workers help ensure long-term success

How to Make An Appointment at MLKCH

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Diabetes Education and Support

  • Diabetes Device Support: Guidance with continuous glucose monitors, pumps, pens and sensors

  • Wellness and Nutrition: Strategies to manage stress and build healthy eating habits

  • Goal Setting and Additional Support: Support with setting and reaching long-term wellness goals

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Wound Care For Diabetic Patients

  • Advanced Wound Care: Specialized treatment for chronic and hard-to-heal diabetic wounds

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: High-pressure oxygen sessions to speed up wound healing

  • Personalized Patient Education: One-on-one support to manage wound care at home and prevent complications

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Coming Soon:

Diabetes Patient Education Resources 

Living with diabetes can be challenging, but you don't have you do it alone. Our upcoming FREE Diabetes Patient Education Guide  will offer tips on nutrition, medications, daily monitoring and when to seek care. 

Stay tuned!

Additional Resources

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Healthy Meals & Nutrition Tips

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Free Diabetes Screenings & Health Education

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Men's Health Screenings

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