Diabetes Control Center

Our comprehensive program is staffed with nurses and dietitians who are certified in diabetes education. We teach individuals how to incorporate the American Association of Diabetes Educators Self-Care Behaviors into their daily lives through healthy eating, being active, using medications safely, monitoring blood glucose and meeting targets, reducing diabetes complications, and healthy coping.

Enrolling at the Diabetes Control Center is by physician referral only.
Download the referral form for Diabetes (non-pregnant)
Download the referral form for pregnant patients
Download the referral form for Medical Nutrition Therapy
Download the referral form Medicare Diabetes Prevention 

Have prediabetes? Huntsville Hospital also offers a CDC-approved Diabetes Prevention Program to help eligible adults reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes through healthy lifestyle changes. Learn more below or ask your health care provider if you qualify.

Tips for your first visit to the Diabetes Control Center:

• Check with your insurance for coverage of our services.
• Bring a list of your daily medications.
• If you presently have a blood glucose testing kit, bring it with you.

Helpful resources

• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• American Diabetes Association

Join Our Diabetes Prevention Program

If you've been told you have prediabetes, now is the time to take action. Huntsville Hospital's Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong lifestyle change program designed to help eligible adults reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Using a CDC-approved curriculum, participants work with Huntsville Hospital health coaches to build healthier habits through education, support and accountability.

"I lost 55 pounds, and my A1C went from 6.3 to 5.3. The classes were fun, I met a lot of great people, and I honestly can't think of a downside. It's all upsides."
— Bob S., Diabetes Prevention Program participant

You May Qualify If You:

• Have a BMI of 25 or higher (23 or higher for Asian Americans).
• Have prediabetes, including:
  • An A1C of 5.7% to 6.4%.
  • A fasting blood glucose level of 110 to 125 mg/dL.
  • A two-hour oral glucose tolerance test result of 140 to 199 mg/dL.

Program Highlights:

• Free for eligible participants.
• Yearlong lifestyle change program.
• Weekly group classes led by Huntsville Hospital health coaches.

Information Sessions

Learn more about the program at one of our upcoming information sessions:

Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 9-10 a.m.
Location: Medical Mall Classroom 

Ask your health care provider about a referral or contact the Huntsville Hospital Diabetes Control Center at (256) 265-3178 to learn more.