Upon diagnosis, you should ask for an explanation of what diabetes is and a care plan.  You should be involved in choosing goals and targets that you can achieve.  When you see your doctor, have them check your: 

• Blood glucose 
• Blood pressure 
• Cholesterol 
• Weight 
• Eyes 
• Legs and feet 
• Kidneys

You should inquire about: 

• Psychological support 
• Smoking cessation 
• Educational programs

We know that a diagnosis of diabetes, or any chronic disease, can be devastating, overwhelming, and cause for feelings of sadness or anger.  There are many questions to be answered.  The El Paso Center for Diabetes is here to help.  The Center plays a vital role in educating participants to prevent complications associated with diabetes.  Our educators will help you manage your disease through education and by living a healthier lifestyle and careful self-monitoring.  Our main goal is to help you help yourself. 

Our classes work with you to: 

• Design your goals to control diabetes
• Learn how to take care  of yourself
• Plan healthier and delicious  meals
• Choose enjoyable activities
• Recognize problem signs and symptoms of diabetes and how to respond

Change Your Life for the Better with the El Paso Diabetes Association 

• Gain the knowledge and skills  necessary to control your  blood sugar levels 
• Generate more energy through healthy eating and  pleasant exercise 
• Reduce your fear of diabetes – replace it with a happier and more fulfilling  life 

Diabetes education is just as important as taking your medications.  Our classes can also help you control the cost of your meds.  Your doctor knows the importance of diabetes education.  Ask your doctor about our program and whether it would be right for you. 

Call us at (915) 532-6280 to learn about our classes.  We guarantee it will be one of the best calls you’ll ever make.

We are located at 8700 Montana, at the corner of Montana & Hawkins next to Boss’s Chicken.  Get Directions

A referral from your physician is required to attend our Diabetes Self-Management Education classes and Medical Nutrition Therapy. For more information on our programs, click here.

• The costs for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) varies by insurance coverage. Most insurance plans cover both programs. For more information on insurance and billing, click here.
  
  
• Our healthy cooking classes and Amigos Dulces Support Group are available to all patients who successfully completed the DSME program.
• Diabetes Youth Camps and our walk-in glucose and HbA1c screenings are available at no cost.

For questions about self-pay and out-of-network costs, please contact our billing department at (915) 532-6280.