Nutrition & Diabetes

Nutritional support for patients with prediabetes, type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes

The nutrition and diabetes services offered at Wooster Community Hospital include nutrition education, medical nutrition therapy, and diabetes self-management education. Our qualified dietitians and registered nurses provide support and guidance for a wide variety of nutritional needs for patients – especially those with prediabetes, type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.

Nutrition Services

Good nutrition can improve many diseases and health problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and kidney disease. Even if you have certain dietary restrictions, a dietitian can help you develop an eating plan that suits your lifestyle. Our staff is committed to serving as your coach and partner while providing innovative means to help improve your well-being through what you eat. Find out more in our Nutrition Services brochure.

WCH Diabetes Clinic

The WCH Diabetes Clinic provides self-management training and medical nutrition therapy in one-on-one sessions and in group settings. You will receive individual attention from both your registered nurse and dietitian, who will help create your personalized action plan. At the clinic, you will learn to:

• Live safely with diabetes
• Keep your blood glucose numbers in a healthy range
• Prevent or reduce the effects of other health problems diabetes often causes

In addition, you’ll want to make plans to attend our monthly diabetes support group classes, which are free and open to the public. Check the most recent Diabetes Support Schedule for dates and topics. Sample topics include:

• Myth Busting: Diabetes Facts vs. Fiction
• Exercise for Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere
• Sleep and Diabetes: Is There a Link?

The WCH Diabetes Clinic offers a high-quality education that is an essential part of effective diabetes treatment – and has been recognized as such by the American Diabetes Association, with an Education Recognition Certificate for our diabetes self-management education program.

WhyWeight Weight-Loss Program

WhyWeight™ is a six-month program designed for those who want to safely lose more than 25 pounds. It’s an effective program that educates patients and advocates good eating choices, and encourages healthy habits for a lifetime.

It includes one-on-one sessions with a licensed dietitian every two weeks, discussing nutrition and activities to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Learn more about WhyWeight.

All services are provided by appointment only. Office hours are available Monday through Friday, with some evening appointments available. Call the Nutrition & Diabetes Services department at Wooster Community Hospital at (330) 263-8196 for more information.