Diabetes Care Team

Living with diabetes can be overwhelming if you do not know where to turn. Along with your provider, the HealthNet Diabetes Care Team can help you with the tools and support you need to manage your diabetes and stay healthy. You can:

  • Improve A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
  • Achieve and maintain body weight goals
  • Delay or prevent complications of diabetes

Your Diabetes Care Team

  1. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
    Our CDCES brings years of experience and the latest research in diabetes and its care to help you understand what type of diabetes you have and what options will work best for you. With an emphasis on the power of lifestyle, you will learn and develop your personal diabetes care plan to improve your health. Working with our other team members will give you the knowledge and resources you need to take the best care of yourself! 
     
  2. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
    HealthNet’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can help you figure out what eating plan makes the most sense for you and your diabetes treatment goals. This includes tips on meal prep, portion sizes and eating out.
  3. Clinical Pharmacist
    Our experienced pharmacist team is here to give you the support you need to take control of your diabetes. We will work with you and your HealthNet provider to ensure you are on the best medicine, for your specific needs. We’ll make sure you know how to use your medicine and that you are prescribed the best affordable option.

HealthNet offers other services to support your wellness. They include: Behavioral Health to help you cope, Dental to avoid oral health problems, an eye doctor to help you detect any changes in your vision and a Connected Care program for those with 2 or more chronic conditions who have Medicare.