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Nearly 10% of the United States population has been diagnosed with diabetes.
While a cure is not yet available, treatments have undergone radical advancements
to make managing the disease easier. At St. John’s Health, we have
taken an aggressive approach to diabetes management, with services covering
prevention, education, and new treatment research options.
We are proud to offer a CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).
The techniques in this program have been proven to reduce the risk of
type 2 diabetes by 58%, and teach new lifestyle habits that enhance a
participant’s overall health.
A simple blood test—the hemoglobin A1c—can determine if you
have a condition called prediabetes. With prediabetes, your blood sugar
levels are higher than normal (A1c over 5.7%), but not high enough for
a type 2 diabetes diagnosis (A1c over 6.4%). Left untreated, prediabetes
can easily progress to diabetes, which increases your risk for serious
health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, and nerve damage.
If you have prediabetes, or you are at increased risk for developing type
2 diabetes, take an active role in reducing your risk factors by working
with your healthcare team.
Managing Diabetes Courses
Managing diabetes can be complex, and many people find it difficult to
handle without guidance. St. John’s Diabetes Education offers appointments
to meet one-on-one with a certified diabetes educator or registered dietitian
under a medical director. This program is officially recognized by the
American Diabetes Association and can help you manage the demands of your
disease and give you the tools to control it – so it doesn’t
control you.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes,
or you are seeking to focus on a particular aspect of your diabetes management,
our certified diabetes educators can help you by providing a full spectrum
of programs, counseling, and classes.
Learn more about managing diabetes with:
Exercise prescription for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
Medication instruction
Blood glucose monitoring
Prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications
Stress management
Preconception/pregnancy management or GDM
Delivery of Diabetes Education via Telehealth
Diabetes Prevention Program
Follow-up care
Insulin administration
Insulin pump training
Insulin adjustment
Diabetes Educators
Diabetes care at St John’s brings together a team to treat every
aspect of your condition. Nutrition, exercise, medications – our
team looks at your entire picture of health. The educational team is directed
by Sarah Peterson and Susanne Schenk.
Sarah Peterson, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian Sarah graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree
in nutrition and dietetics. Her dietetic internship was completed through
Keene State College in Keene, NH. Sarah has been with St. John’s
Health for one year and has over five years of experience as a Dietitian.
She is in the process of working toward being a certified diabetes educator.
She is insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor trained.
Susanne Schenk, RN, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator Susanne is credentialed as a Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®)
by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. To be eligible
to take the rigorous exam, which has only a 65% pass rate, candidates
must have years of experience seeing patients. This certification recognizes
Susanne's comprehensive knowledge of and experience in working with patients
with all types of diabetes.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Diabetes services are offered at 555 E Broadway, Suite 201 in Jackson,
WY. Normal hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Call
307.733.7222 to learn more about our diabetes prevention, education, and management courses.
Sarah Peterson, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian
Susanne Schenk, RN, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator
