With Leading Diabetes Care Behind You Live Well. Live Whole.
At AdventHealth Zephyrhills, formerly Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, we’re here to help you manage your diabetes through a whole-person approach to care that treats your body, mind, and spirit. We offer a proven program that helps you reverse, improve, and manage your diabetes.
Here, you'll find the only education program in the area certified by the American Diabetes Association, plus advanced diabetes management technologies, like our leading-edge insulin dosage device. You'll also have access to expert diabetes specialists to ensure you always have access to many of the 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.
To learn more about our Diabetes Education Program, call 813-779-6430.
A Proven Diabetes Management Program That Works for You
- Early Detection and Prevention Through Screening
-
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.
- A Proven Diabetes Program That Works 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.
- Program Eligibility and Insurance Coverage
-
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.
Take Control of Your Health Diabetes Care You Can Count On
You’ve got this, because you’ve got us. Get the expert guidance and support you need to manage your diabetes and live a happier, healthier life.
From Diabetes Diagnosis to Life-Long Management Partners in Care
Combining the needs of real life with the needs of advanced care isn't always easy. The good news is, you don’t have to do it all on your own. Our multidisciplinary care team is here to guide you to the medical, social, and local resources that can help make living with your diabetes diagnosis easier. Trust us to help you feel more confident, more in control, and more empowered in your care.