Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it is possible to thrive. The Diabetes Education and Culinary Medicine program at WVSOM Health combines personalized medical guidance with practical nutrition education to help patients take control of their health.

Diabetes care and education specialists work with patients to create management plans that fit their lifestyle, beliefs and culture while helping them better understand medications, blood glucose monitoring and diabetes technology.

Integrated culinary medicine services focus on the real-world impact of food, including what, when and how much we eat, and how those choices affect diabetes and other chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease and weight management. Services may include individualized nutrition goals, grocery store tours, produce prescription programs for those who qualify and guidance on healthier cooking techniques, with hands-on classes planned for the future.

This comprehensive approach can help reduce complications, improve daily management, support the possibility of remission and lower healthcare costs. Medicare and most insurance plans cover diabetes education when provided through an accredited program, which WVSOM Health is proud to offer.

Ask your primary care provider about a referral to learn how diabetes education and culinary medicine can support your long-term health.

To contact the Diabetes Education department, please call 304-647-3223, ext. 2518.