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Comprehensive services in one convenient location At Unity, we put our patients at the center of the treatment development process, integrating clinical care with patient education. This gives you easy access to all the tools and services you need—from the initial consultation to ongoing education and support.
We accept all insurances, and most plans do cover diabetes and nutrition counseling services (co-pays normally apply). Most insurers do not require pre-authorization, but please check your specific policy.
The new Unity Diabetes Center offers:
Endocrine Care
Complete medical management of diabetes, thyroid disease, and other glandular disorders.
Diabetes Education
Group and individual consultations on diabetes self-management and diet, blood glucose meter instruction, insulin use, and insulin pump training.
Nutrition Counseling
One-on-one consultations on a variety of nutrition-related issues, such as weight, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and food allergies.
Exercise Programs
The Preventive Exercise Program (P.E.P.) will help you integrate regular physical activity into your routine.
Endocrine Care
Expert management of endocrine disorders
We offer diagnosis, consultation, and long-term management of diabetes and endocrine problems, such as adrenal and thyroid disease, growth disorders, osteoporosis, pituitary tumors, and problems with calcium metabolism.
Diabetes Education
Learn how to better manage your diabetes
Our individual and group diabetes education programs will help you create a self-management plan tailored to your lifestyle and needs. Our certified diabetes educators show you how to monitor your diabetes, select and prepare tasty foods, deal effectively with stress and illness, and make enjoyable physical activity part of your routine.
We're here to help turn a difficult diagnosis into a positive life change. In fact, some patients say that diabetes was the best thing that has ever happened to them, because it made them take better care of themselves - and now they feel better.
Nutrition counseling
Get practical advice on meal planning, dining out, and more
Changing your diet and lifestyle is very difficult—so we evaluate your specific needs as well as your daily routine. Then our highly trained staff works with you to develop a meal plan and behavior change goals that work. You’ll get advice from registered dietitians on the best foods to eat, as well as meal planning, dining out, and grocery shopping. We’re here to help you set goals, resolve issues, and answer questions.
We also have nutritionists on staff who specialize in treating children under 13. Younger children are seen with their parents, and the visits teach positive approaches to eating by setting appropriate boundaries and limits. We place an emphasis on family meals and encourage the whole family to participate in meal planning.
Exercise Programs
Put your goals into action—get moving with our exercise programs
Unity offers a special Preventive Exercise Program (P.E.P.) to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
P.E.P. includes ongoing professional exercise guidance and educational classes. Exercise promotes well-being and longevity, and its benefits include:
• Improving fitness/health
• Strengthening muscles
• Lowering blood sugar
• Lowering blood pressure
• Promoting weight loss
• Reducing body fat
• Increasing metabolism
• Helping with stress management
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