Diabetes Services Center

Diabetes Treatment Center

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce insulin or does not use it properly to turn food into energy. More than 14 million Americans have already been diagnosed with the disease and another six million have the disease but don't yet know that they do.

While diabetes cannot yet be cured, people who have the disease can learn to control it through proper eating habits, exercise and, in some cases, medication.

The Diabetes Services Center at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive program of treatment and consultation services to help people of all ages control their diabetes.

Among the services available at the center are:

Inpatient and outpatient services (infants to adults), under the direction of the patient’s physician
Diabetes counseling and education
Specialized insulin therapies, including insulin pumps
Oral medication management
Nutrition counseling and meal planning
Support for patients and families
Diabetes education programs taught by certified diabetes educators
Diabetes community lectures and health fairs

Benefits for Those With Diabetes

The Diabetes Services Center is an excellent medical resource for people with diabetes at any age and stage, through both inpatient and outpatient care. Part of the largest nationwide network of specialized diabetes treatment centers, patients and their physicians can take advantage of many of the latest tools to successfully manage their disease right here in Las Vegas. Among those helped:

Patients who are hospitalized for illness or surgery
Anyone who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes
People who have difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels
People who have developed complications related to their diabetes
People who need help with specific skills including good foot care, how to handle sick days, diet instruction or traveling

Support for Patients and Families

Living with diabetes can be a daily challenge. The specialists at the Diabetes Services Center understand that it's important for those with diabetes to have continued support available, including support for family members. That’s why the center offers a wide range of ongoing services to help patients stay informed, up-to-date and in control of their diabetes.

Take Control

There is no cure for diabetes, but new methods of controlling the disease are constantly being developed. Thanks to the Diabetes Service Center at Summerlin Hospital, many patients, even those who have had diabetes for years, are discovering new ways to live a better life with diabetes.

For more information on how the Diabetes Service Center at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center can help, call (702) 233-7225.

Note: The information on this Web site is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this Web site.

The information, content and artwork provided by this Web site is intended for non-commercial use by the reader. The reader is permitted to make one copy of the information displayed for his/her own non-commercial use. The making of additional copies is prohibited.