SMMC Visiting Nurses

 
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Main Office
72 Main Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-1000

Branch Office
235 Main Street
PO Box 685
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-7680

toll free 800-794-3546
Diabetic Care

The SMMC Diabetes Program provides the foundation for lifelong management of this disease, and a better lifestyle for the diabetic patient.

Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas that affects more than 17 million Americans. Diabetes is diagnosed when the body does not produce, or does not produce enough, insulin to process the sugar in one’s diet. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. With the proper education and management, both types of diabetes can be controlled.

Upon diagnosis, Primary Care Physicians may refer patients to the SMMC Diabetes program in full, or to any of the component programs. Currently, SMMC Visiting Nurses Diabetic Classes are held at either Kennebunk (72 Main Street), or the Saco Diagnostic and Therapy Center (13 Industrial Road). Participants have a choice of class formats:

  • Two-hour Program Sessions: Four classes, which includes the nutrition class, occurring in the evening hours over the course of two weeks, or
  • Day-long Program: A one day session is held from 9am-3:30pm with a group lunch provided. Participants must also attend a two hour nutrition class one week prior to session.

    • These programs assist those with Diabetes in learning the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to achieve and maintain good diabetes control. The goal of this program is to prevent acute and long-term complications which result in unnecessary hospitalizations for the person with Diabetes. Participants must attend a dietary component prior to the class. The cost is $600 (reimbursed by most insurances and fee arrangements will be made for those uninsured). To register, or for more information on our Diabetes Program, please contact Deb Dumoulin, RN, RD at 294-8612 or 985-1000.


    Diabetes Education - Class Dates for 2008
    • March/April - Kennebunk Day Program
      3/26 - Nutrition Class: 10am-12pm or 5-7pm
      4/2 - Day Program: 9am-330pm (Lunch included)

    • May - Saco Evening Program
      Tues/Thurs 13th & 15th: 6-830pm
      Tues/Thurs 20th & 22nd: 6-800pm

    • June - Kennebunk Evening Program
      Tues/Thurs 17th & 19th: 6-830pm
      Tues/Thurs 24th & 26th: 6-800pm

    • August - Saco Day Program
      20th - Nutrition Class: 10am-12pm or 5-7pm
      27th - Day Program: 9am-330pm (Lunch included)

    • October - Kennebunk Day Program
      1st - Nutrition Class: 10am-12pm or 5-7pm
      27th - Day Program: 9am-330pm (Lunch included)

    • November - Saco Day Program
      5th - Nutrition Class: 10am-12pm or 5-7pm
      12th - Day Program: 9am-330pm (Lunch included)
    Diabetes Support Groups are offered monthly (excepting July and August) at the following locations:
    • Richard Martin Community Center
      Alfred Street, Biddeford
      6:30pm, Second Monday of the Month

    • SMMC Visiting Nurses
      72 Main Street, Kennebunk
      7:00pm, Fourth Monday Of the Month

    During 2008, the following topics will be held at both locations:

    • March: “It's Your Support Group!”
      What does the 'Diabetes Support Group' mean to you? What would you like? How can we help? Educators will facilitate the evening. Come with interests & ideas, questions & concerns. March 10th, Richard Martin Community Center & March 24th, SMMC Visiting Nurses.

    • April: “Know Your Numbers”
      Diabetes is a significant growing health concern in the United States. 40% of diabetics are not in good control. Come and have a healthy snack and learn what you need to do to take control of your diabetes. Session is sponsored by Bayer Health Care. Free blood sugar meters will be given away to those who desire a new meter. April 14th, Richard Martin Community Center & April 28th, SMMC Visiting Nurses.

    • May: “Take Some Healthy Steps”
      Come learn the steps to better health, which can help you to prevent the complications of diabetes. Free pedometers will be given out to help motivate you to take more steps. Take note of schedule changes this month!!! Monday at SMMC Visiting Nurses in Kennebunk date has changed due to holiday. May 14th, Richard Martin Community Center & May 19th, SMMC Visiting Nurses.

    • June: “What you need to know about insulin resistance syndrome (IRS)”
      Insulin resistance syndrome (IRS) is a condition in which your body becomes less sensitive to insulins action and sugar builds up in your blood stream. One in three adults have this and do not know it. Come learn what it is and what to do about it. June 9th, Richard Martin Community Center & June 23, SMMC Visiting Nurses.

    Questions? Please call SMMC Visiting Nurses at either 1-800-794-3546, 985-1000 or 283-7560. You can also email Deb Dumoulin, RN, RD, at smh.dkd@smmc.org. We look forward to getting started back up & seeing all of you again. We welcome the new folks & our friends who faithfully attend. We need your support & input to keep us active - SMMC Visiting Nurses Diabetes Educators.