Diabetes Institute
The Ochsner Diabetes Institute opened in the mid 1980s. In 1992, we were recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as a provider of quality programs that meet national standards of diabetes management and encompass all aspects of diabetes care. All of our staff endocrinologists are board certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism.
In 1999, our staff achieved ADA Recognition with Distinction. Provider Recognition is the element that sets our program apart - ours is one of only two programs in Louisiana wherein multiple physicians have achieved this recognition. Our diabetes programs focus on both inpatient and outpatient education and management to promote self-management skills and healthier lifestyles. Our educators also include registered nurses and registered dietitians who are certified diabetes educators.
Where to Go for Help
American Association of Diabetes Educators
1-800-338-3633 or www.diabeteseducator.org
Side by Side: A Partner Approach to Diabetes Self-Care
American Diabetes Association
1-800-DIABETES or www.diabetes.org
342-2383
Ask for information about diabetes care
American Dietetic Association
1-800-877-1600 or www.eatright.org
Find a dietitian to help you and your loved ones eat healthy foods
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
1-800-JDF-CURE or www.jdrf.org
533-2873
Find out about Type 1 diabetes
National Diabetes Education Program
1-800-438-5383 or www.ndep.nih.gov
Call or visit the website for information about diabetes prevention and control
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1-800-860-8747 or www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Find out more about diabetes self-care
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Diabetes Translation
1-877-232-4636 or www.cdc.gov/diabetes
Click on Diabetes & Me
LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
Ochsner Health System
Click here to view our online calendar of events.
Bogalusa Medical Center (LSU)
400 Memphis Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Contact: 985-730-6773 Lynn Wells or James Whitney
When: Fourth Thursday of each month 11am-12noon (call first to confirm dates & time)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, and open to anyone with diabetes
Christus St. Patrick Diabetes Mgmt Center
524 S. Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact: 337-491-7532
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 9:30am - 10:30am (call to confirm dates & time)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, and for anyone with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes
Diabetes Management & Supplies (diabetesms.com to sign on)
#10 Commerce Ct. - Suite B, New Orleans, LA 70123
Contact: 504-734-7165
When: Quarterly -next one on 12/5/09 9am-1pm (call first to confirm date & time)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, and open to any pump users
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056
Contact: 504-207-2654 Twila Paulson
When: Quarterly 3pm-4:30pm, next one in December (call to verify date & time)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, open for patients with Type 2 diabetes
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital - Sulphur
701 E. Cypress St., Sulphur, LA 70663
Contact: 337-527-4282 Lesley
When: The last Tuesday of each month at 11:30am (call to confirm dates & time - schedule subject to change)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, open to persons with Type 2 diabetes, their spouse and/or caregiver
Touro Infirmary Diabetes Center Support Group
1401 Foucher St., New Orleans, LA
Contact: 504-897-8813 Deatrice Jefferson
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month 10a-11a, last one 10/20/09 & resumes in January, 2010 (call to confirm date & time group will resume)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, open to all persons with diabetes
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion
16300 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433
Contact: 985-898-3774 Jeannette Russo - Diabetes Educator
When: First & Third Tuesday of each month
Cost & Target Audience: Free, adults >18 with diabetes or support person or someone with diabetes
East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006
Contact: 504-849-8600 Rose Wade - Diabetic Educator
When: Last Thursday of each month 12noon-1pm (call first to confirm dates & times)
Cost & Target Audience: Free, open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
