Recent studies estimate that 16 percent of El Pasoans over age 18 have Diabetes and as many as 22 percent of children at the middle school level have indicators of pre-Diabetes or insulin resistance.

The Sierra Providence Health Network (SPHN) and the El Paso Diabetes Association (EPDA) are collaborating to improve the quality and frequency of diabetes services delivered to people in El Paso, while assisting physicians with case management, monitoring, and patient programs.

In December 2005, The American Diabetes Association (ADA) awarded the Providence Memorial Hospital Diabetes Program an Education Recognition Certificate indicating our program offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.

The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate ensures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Sel-Management Education Programs. These Standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and were revised by the diabetes community in 1994 and 2000.

The Sierra Providence Diabetes Center offers programs following ADA-approved curriculum.

Programs Offered by SPHN

• Diabetes Self Management Class
• Gestational Diabetes Management 
• Type 1 Diabetes Management 
• Project Diabetes*

Project Diabetes* Giving you the power

Your Disease Needs Your Help

Project Diabetes offers an exciting program in the fight against diabetes. Project Diabetes, a program designed for people with diabetes, gives participants the tools to improve the management of their disease.

At Project Diabetes, we want to help make living with and managing diabetes as easy as possible for you. Project Diabetes, our diabetes care and education program, is designed to help people like you learn new and effective ways to maintain good health with diabetes – and to have a little fun along the way.

Knowledge is Power
The secret to living well with diabetes is learning more about your disease. The more you know, the easier it is to follow the simple steps toward healthy living. Project Diabetes makes it even easier by giving you tools you need to make it happen.

Education
Blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are important numbers for people with diabetes. Through a series of classes you will learn the basics of diabetes including good nutrition, medication management, exercise, stress management and other important topics.

Victory!
Once you have completed the Project Diabetes program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and a free gift for your success. Members may continue to attend support groups, lectures, cooking classes and health screenings at Providence Memorial Hospital.

Call us for more information and join the fight against diabetes.