Northern California Diabetes Institute

Medical care, education and support for patient, their families and the public.

Description:

Provides specialized skills training and education in diabetes self-management to persons with diabetes and their families. Offers courses that provide opportunities to learn new skills and share personal experiences about living healthy with diabetes. Participants learn to manage the disease and receive the most current information on diet, medication, exercise, blood glucose control and other special care issues. Call for schedule. Some evening classes are available. The diabetes support group meets the last Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, in the Diabetes Training Center, 8th Floor conference room, Seton Hospital. The support group is free and open to all. Free valet parking in front of hospital and a handicapped lot are available.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops in front, BART (shuttle from Daly City BART 5:50 am-9 am and 12:05 pm-6:45 pm).

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Disabled Restroom
Elevator
Ramp
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Insurance accepted.

Audience:

Adults with diabetes, newly diagnosed or otherwise

Eligibility:

Adults

How to Apply:

Call or email for information or to register for classes.

Service Wait Estimate:

1-4 weeks for classes; 1-3 weeks for individual counseling.

Service Areas:

San Francisco County
San Mateo County