Diabetes Care in Zephyrhills

You can minimize your risk for diabetes. We can help. Diabetes is caused by many different factors, but genetics and lifestyle can be significant risk factors. At AdventHealth Zephyrhills, formerly Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, we offer comprehensive education programs and resources to teach you what those factors are, and how best to overcome them. To learn more about our Diabetes Education Program, call 813-779-6430.

We also offer comprehensive screenings. For diabetes, we screen by measuring the levels of glucose in your bloodstream. Our tests include:

• A1C – A common blood test for diagnosing type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Casual Plasma Glucose Test – Random screening for blood sugar levels
• Fasting Plasma Glucose Test – Requires you to refrain from food or drink for eight hours
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) – We’ll give you glucose and test your levels afterwards.

If a test comes back positive, we'll let you know as soon as possible. We can then begin the process of setting up a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you.

Your diabetes diagnosis shouldn’t make you feel powerless. We won’t let it. At AdventHealth Zephyrhills, we’ve developed a proven diabetes program to help you reverse, improve and manage your diabetes.

Those who participate in our program have an average drop in A1C of at least two points and a seven to eight-pound weight decrease over four months.

Here, you'll discover the only education program in the area certified by the American Diabetes Association. And, you'll have access to expert diabetes specialists to ensure you always receive latest treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It all comes back to our commitment to empower you to live well and feel whole.

As a first step, you’ll work with a specialized team that includes a physician, a certified diabetes educator, a registered dietitian, and a diabetes nurse educator. In addition to benefiting from their collaborative and knowledgeable care, you’ll have access to a comprehensive diabetes management education program that includes topics like:

• Exercise Routines and Other Physical Activity
• How to Monitor Blood Glucose
• Learning about Diabetes and How to Control It
• Meal Planning
• Nutrition Education

To learn more about our Diabetes Education Program, call 813-779-6430.

If you have diabetes and are treating the disease through oral medications, insulin or diet, you are eligible to participate in our Diabetes Program. Participation requires a prescription from your doctor and most insurance plans cover diabetes education and supplies. However, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider prior to enrolling in our program to ensure coverage is available.