More than 2,000 people a year with prediabetes or diabetes paticipate in lifestyle management programs at the Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management. The center helps people be proactive with their health. “We help people identify and correct whatever obstacles are getting in their way,” says Marc Sandberg, MD, FACP, CDE, medical director of the center.

One 26-year-old woman came to the center in 2005 with Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), a significant risk factor for diabetes. Three months after nutrition and exercise counseling, she lost 11 pounds and reestablished normal blood glucose levels.

Key factors in the prevention and control of diabetes are education, monitoring, medications, stress management, exercise and nutrition. To support patients in these areas, the center offers a variety of lifestyle-changing programs, such as the Smart Cart Personal Shopper for grocery-shopping assistance, and the Weigh-To-Go weight-loss program for children aged 10 to 14. Other programs include cooking, stress management, yoga and support groups.

“These programs help people reduce their risk of the long-term complications of diabetes,” adds Carolyn Swithers, RN, BSN, CDE, the center’s director.

For more information, please call 908-788-6568.