Phone: (540) 689-1001
Location: A variety of sites in the community
Sentara supports patients and families diagnosed with diabetes with a comprehensive team of resources. Available team members include health care providers, diabetes care and education specialists and registered dietitians. They collaborate closely with you to help you navigate diabetes care, including maintaining your blood sugar within the desired range. In the event you have additional health concerns, you can also be referred to specialists for additional support with concerns such as eye, kidney and foot care.
Outpatient individual services
- Diabetes Prevention Program (CDC Program)
- Diabetes self-management training class sessions
- Healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, problem solving, reducing risks, healthy coping.
- Gestational diabetes group class (Weekly on Wednesday from 2pm -4pm)
- Spanish gestational diabetes group class (1st and 4th Wednesday of each month from
12 -pm-2 pm)
Group classes
- Diabetes Prevention Program (CDC Program)
- Gestational diabetes group class
- Spanish gestational diabetes group class
- Diabetes self-management training class sessions
- Four weekly classes held on Wednesdays
- Healthy eating, being active, taking medication, monitoring, problem-solving, reducing risks and healthy coping.
How to register for diabetes classes
Have you found a class that’s right for you? For information, registration and appointments, call the Diabetes Education Department at (540) 689-1001. Classes meet at Sentara RMH Medical Center unless otherwise specified.
You need a physician referral to participate in individual or group classes. If you see a Sentara Medical Group provider, ask them about completing an electronic referral form. Non-Sentara providers may fax a written referral to 1-844-648-0733. Download and print the physician referral form for non-Sentara physicians.
Support group
Sentara offers a free in person Diabetes Support Group, where you can find a support system for living with diabetes. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about diabetes, share your achievements and concerns and hear guest speakers. If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, we invite you to join this group. RMH Diabetes Support Group is every 4th Tuesday from 6-7pm at the Hahn Building Conference Room A/B. Park in parking lot B.