Your health care team consists of your physician, nurse educator, dietician, and yourself. We believe that together this team can provide the ongoing support needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The diabetes educators at Huron Hospital, part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System, are committed to the concept of quality patient education. Our goal is to assist you in gaining confidence as you embark on this lifelong journey of health care.
Through Huron Hospital’s diabetes self-management program, you will learn how to:
- Make healthy food choices
- Keep blood sugar in check
- Incorporate exercise into your life
- Care for personal needs
- Make smart decisions about medication
Managing Your Diabetes – You Can Do It! The diabetes educators at Huron Hospital created a workbook that each participant in the diabetes education program utilizes. Learn more about how our program can help get you started on the road to understanding diabetes.
Inpatient Diabetes Education services are provided by certified diabetes educators, nurses and dietitians, for your one-on-one individual needs.
Outpatient Diabetes Education services are provided on an individual basis, through group classes or a combination of both depending on your needs.
Registered Dietitians are available for personal one-on-one teaching of meal planning, diet modification and weight control.
Need a Physician? Our diabetes experts can help!
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Andrei Brateanu, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Appointments:
(216) 761-6500
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Billy Brown, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Appointments:
(216) 761-6111
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Victor Badger, M.D.
Internal medicine
Appointments
(216) 291-5154
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Michael Ganz, M.D.
Nephrology
Appointments:
(216) 761-4260
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Nana Kobaivanova, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Appointments:
(216) 761-4260
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Irina L. Timofte, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Appointments:
(216) 761-2820
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Insurance
Outpatient services may be reimbursable when your attendance is by physician referral. Your individual insurance policy defines the extent of your coverage. If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage, call the diabetes education office at (216) 761-4286.
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* The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
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