Diabetes Center at Sequoia Hospital
The Diabetes Center has been serving the community for over 10 years and is one of the most comprehensive centers in Northern California. Our center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and is California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP) certified. The high quality education provided is proudly offered by our team of clinicians, who all hold the credential of Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
A Disease of National Importance
There are 23.6 million people in the United States who have diabetes. The total prevalence of diabetes increased 13.5% from 2005-2007. 24% of diabetes is undiagnosed and rates are even higher in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties due to our unique ethnic diversity.
Diabetes is a life-long disease, which presents many difficult challenges. Left untreated, this disease is the leading cause of blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and foot problems.
Obesity and Diabetes
Two out of three Americans are now overweight or obese, which poses a threat to their cardiometabolic health. Weight loss can be a struggle for many patients because it means substantial changes in eating and exercising habit, which can be some of the hardest habits to change. Registered dietitians from the Diabetes Center are available to counsel patients and foster healthy eating habits. Sequoia Hospital also offers the OPTIFAST Weight Management Program and the Surgical Weight Loss Program.
Diabetes Education
Diabetes education is a tradition at Sequoia Hospital. We believe that with the proper education and adherence, anyone with diabetes can live a full, healthy, and productive life.
Data from the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), the most comprehensive study ever undertaken in the field of diabetes, confirmed that intensive therapy leading to near normalization of blood glucose levels will reduce your risk for diabetes complications.
Please call for class information or view the 2009 Diabetes Center brochure.
Contact Us
1st Floor South, Room 115
Phone: (650) 367-5213
Fax: (650) 367-5293
