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Diabetes Education
Register OnlineDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
There are 20.8 million people in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease.
One-on-one counseling or group classes are offered by a certified diabetes educator for patients and families at UAMS only.
Learning how to care for your diabetes can help you prevent complications. The handouts below will help provide better understanding of diabetes.
This web page can be used in addition to the information from your health care provider. Your health care provider is always your first source for health information. Information from this web page should not be seen as personal medical advice.
Patient Education Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street #526
Little Rock, AR 72205
Telephone (501) 686-8084 Pager (501) 688-6874
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