Diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy - Printers Park

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A referral from your Primary Care provider is needed for this program. Please also check with your insurance carrier to determine if diabetes education is covered by your policy. If you have questions about diabetes or our services, call 719.365.6881.

UCHealth Diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy – Printers Park, a service of UCHealth Memorial Hospital, is accredited by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and provides classes and individual appointments with Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

Medical nutrition therapy provided in individual appointments with a Registered Dietitian for a variety of nutrition concerns.

Diabetic services

Four class series and an individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian for newly diagnosed diabetes.
Registered Dietitian (RD)/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) follow-up for ongoing diabetes management.
Gestational Diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy) management.
Collaboration with healthcare providers.

Medical nutrition therapy

Cardiovascular disease
Food allergies/intolerances
Celiac disease
Gastrointestinal disorders
Weight management
Bariatric surgery – preparation/after surgery
Eating disorders
Tube feedings
Pediatric nutrition

Diabetes self-management training

Four class series and individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian (RD) for diabetes education
Registered Dietitian (RD)/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) follow-up for ongoing diabetes management
Gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy) management
Collaboration with healthcare providers

Community classes

Prediabetes Nutrition Class

Our prediabetes class is designed for anyone interested in knowing more about preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes from pre-diabetes through nutrition and exercise. The class gives you a thorough foundation in basic nutrition so you can easily implement healthy eating patterns and choices for optimal blood glucose management.

Led by a registered dietitian, you will learn about the following key topics:

Healthy eating and lifestyle
Identify carbohydrate, protein, and fat-containing foods
How different foods affect blood sugar
Meal planning
Reading nutrition labels
Nutrition and exercise for weight loss
Tips for eating out
Technology available for glucose-curious adults

For dates and more information, please call 719-365-6881 (option #3)

Weight Management Nutrition Class

Our Weight Management class is designed for anyone interested in knowing more about weight management and how to combat it through diet, lifestyle and medications. The class gives you a thorough foundation in nutrition, sleep, emotional eating and exercise so you can easily implement healthy habits.

Led by a registered dietitian, you will learn about the following key topics:

Healthy eating and lifestyle
Identify carbohydrate, protein, and fat-containing foods
Hydration
Meal planning
Reading nutrition labels
Nutrition and exercise for weight loss
Tips for eating out
Weight loss medications

For dates and more information, please call 719-365-6881

Dietitians and educators

Registered Dietitians (RD)

The nutrition expert who utilizes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to improve the health and well-being of individuals with different chronic conditions. Registered Dietitians are accredited and credentialed by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Diabetes Educators (CDCES)

Provide education and support to help people make healthy lifestyle choices to improve the quality of life of people who live with diabetes. Diabetes educators are certified by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE).

Your appointment

How to schedule

Call to schedule: 719-365-6881 (option #3)

What to bring

Your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state or military ID are acceptable).
Your insurance card. If covered by a spouse’s policy, know your spouse’s date of birth and Social Security number.
List of current medications taken.
List of usual intake of meals/snacks over the past few days (if possible).
Glucometer (if you have diabetes).

Your results

Results from testing and/or office visits at UCHealth facilities will be available to you online through My Health Connection.

As a patient, you can download our UCHealth app and go to the My Health Connection patient portal to view your results electronically as soon as they are ready.

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UCHealth Diabetes and Medical Nutrition Therapy – Printers Park

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