Classes and Events

Diabetes Education

Additional Information on Diabetes

If you would like more information on diabetes care, please download St. Luke's Diabetes Resources flyer or visit our Diabetes Care webpage.

For more information: (314) 205-6483

Diabetes Education

St. Luke's Hospital Nutrition Wellness & Diabetes Center offers in-person or virtual individual education sessions to support you on your wellness journey.

Fees: Insurance coverage for nutrition services vary. We will work with you to verify your insurance coverage. A physician's order is required to bill insurance. Self-pay options are available.
For more information: 314-205-6483

Diabetes Exercise Program

St. Luke's Wellness Center offers the Diabetes Exercise Program (DEP) for active or relatively healthy individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes. This program is ideal for those who desire an independent home or gym-based program designed specifically for their needs. Those who have had a cardiac event in the past year or have a history of heart failure may be referred to outpatient cardiac rehab prior to joining the DEP.
Call 314-205-6881 for more information and fees.

To Register: (314) 205-6881

For more information: (314) 205-6881

Diabetes Overview (Video)

Learn from St. Luke's endocrinologist, Karen J. Chang-Chen, MD, about diabetes treatment goals and management, strategies to reduce risk of complications and new technologies to monitor blood glucose.

For more information: (314) 542-4848   email: comoutreach@stlukes-stl.com

Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) for Weight Loss

A personalized weight loss program for individuals with a BMI greater than 30 that focuses on behavior and lifestyle changes. Participants work one-on-one with a registered dietitian up to 22 visits in one year.

Program is covered by Medicare with no deductible. If not covered by Medicare, we will work with you to verify your insurance coverage. A physician's order is required to bill insurance. Self-pay options are available.

For more information: (314) 205-6483   email: nutritionwellness@stlukes-stl.com

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

St. Luke's Hospital Nutrition Wellness and Diabetes Center Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a Medicare-covered lifestyle change program for participants 60 and older to help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. This program is backed by years of research and recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is proven to lower the risk for type 2 diabetes among participants who follow the program and lose 5 - 7 percent of their body weight.

Participants will meet in a group setting for 16 core sessions over a six-month period. The sessions cover a number of topics including making lasting changes around diet and exercise, and strategies to control your weight. Once you complete the core sessions, you'll receive six monthly follow-up sessions to help you maintain your healthy habits.

Please see the attached flyer for more information on the program and eligibility. This program is covered by Medicare Part B for people with prediabetes who are overweight.

To Register: (314) 205-6483

View Event Flyer.

 

For more information: (314) 205-6483   email: nutritionwellness@stlukes-stl.com