
Diabetes Counts Network
We believe every person with Type 1 Diabetes can enjoy a full and flourishing life.
Medical Providers...
Medical Providers: The following are providers for those living on the Western Slope of Colorado.
Community Hospital – 970-242-0920, www.yourcommunityhospital.com
The mission of Community Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center is to improve the knowledge, health and quality of life of individuals with diabetes. Empowering individuals and the community through education on diabetes management is the key to achieving optimal health.
Diabetes Education Center – 970-256-6303
Sandy Poulson, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
Terri Thompson, BSN, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator
Jeanette Durham, MS, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
Endocrinologists in Grand Junction, CO
Joseph Maruca, MD – 970 -243-2907
Markus Wettstein, MD - 970-244-2273
St Mary’s Medical Center – 970-298-2273, www.stmarygj.org
Our goal is to help people who are diagnosed with pre-diabetes learn to live healthier lives and to teach people with diabetes to care for themselves properly.
Certified Diabetes Educators and dietitians host one-on-one consultations, group sessions, classes and programs to cover topics such as:
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Activity and exercise
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How and when to monitor blood sugar
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Meal planning
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Medication usage
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Stress management
Barbara Davis Center – 303-724-2323, www.barbaradaviscenter.org
The mission of the BDC is to provide state-of the-art care to children and adults with type 1 diabetes and to teach our patients how to prevent or delay complications. Our research is devoted to finding prevention, cure, and most effective treatment of diabetes and associated disorders. Telemedicine services are available to families on the western slope through monthly clinics in Grand Junction and Rifle.
Primary Care Partners – 970- 243-5437, www.pcpgj.com
Lora Page, CFNP, Certified Diabetes Educator – 970-245-2424
Vanessa Carter, Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator – 970-255-1576
Ray Jensen, Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator – 970-255-1576
Marillac Clinic – 970-298-1782, www.marillacclinic.org
Mind Springs Health – 970-241-6023, www.mindspringshealth.org
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Disclaimer
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care plan, diet or exercise routine.