Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to manage it alone. Lakeland Regional Health’s Outpatient Diabetes Services provide comprehensive, evidence-based education and support for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes.
Our team partners with you to build practical skills, set achievable goals, and create a care plan that fits your lifestyle – whether you’re newly diagnosed, learning how to eat well, or working to prevent complications.
Education is provided by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and Registered Dietitians (RD) using nationally recognized standards of care.
Our DSMES program is designed to help individuals:
Education is provided by certified diabetes care and education specialists and registered dietitians using nationally recognized standards of care.
One-on-one sessions tailored to your needs, goals, and learning style. These visits may include:
Group classes provide a supportive environment to learn alongside others managing diabetes. Topics may include:
Prediabetes is more common than many people realize, affecting an estimated 88 million adults in the U.S., and many individuals don’t experience symptoms, making early action essential. Lakeland Regional Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is designed specifically to help individuals reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes through sustainable, achievable lifestyle changes.
The yearlong, evidence‑based program provides:
By participating in the DPP and applying the strategies learned, individuals can significantly lower their chances of developing type 2 diabetes and may even reverse a prediabetes diagnosis.
Learn more about our Diabetes Prevention Program:
Our outpatient diabetes services support:
Patients referred by primary care providers or specialists
Monthly
Wednesdays | 12PM –1PM
Location:
Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus
2400 Kathleen Road, Lakeland, FL 33810
First Floor Conference Room
Managing diabetes is easier when you don’t do it alone. Our Diabetes Support Group brings together individuals living with diabetes, their caregivers, and family members for education, encouragement, and practical guidance.
Each session is led by members of our diabetes education team and covers topics such as nutrition, activity, medications, emotional health, prevention of complications, and everyday problem-solving. Participants are welcome to ask questions, share experiences, and build community.
Who Can Attend
Anyone living with diabetes or supporting someone who does is welcome to join. Admission is free and no registration is required.
