Diabetes Care
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans and is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. Northwest Health is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes through care and education. The self-management program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to manage the disease and avoid complications.
We provide care and education for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, prediabetes, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia through a range of services, including:
- Assessments to determine individual needs
- Blood sugar testing
- Individual training for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring
- Nutritional counseling, including meal planning and weight management assistance
- Diabetes education and support group
- Wound healing services
- Diabetes education to promote healthy living
The diabetes management team at Northwest Health is part of the American Diabetes Association's nationally recognized program. The knowledgeable, professional staff consists of registered nurses, registered dietitians, and certified diabetes educators.
For more information, contact the professionals at the hospital you prefer.
Bentonville: For information on diabetes services provided at Bentonville, call (479) 553-2011.
Siloam Springs: To learn more about a consultation with a dietitian, call (479) 215-3164.
Springdale: For more information about diabetes services provided at Springdale, call (479) 757-4366.
In a joint statement endorsed by 45 international professional organizations, diabetes clinicians and researchers are urging that metabolic (bariatric) surgery be recommended or considered as a treatment option for certain categories of people with diabetes, including those who are mildly obese and fail to respond to conventional treatment. Read the full statement here
To learn more about minimally invasive weight loss surgery options or to talk with the bariatric surgery program director, call (479) 757-2040.