Dismiss Modal

Living With Diabetes

Diabetes Education

A diabetes diagnosis can feel life-altering, but it doesn’t have to slow you down. Get extra support from certified diabetes care and education specialists at North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health.

With our diabetes education services, you’ll discover how to turn your diagnosis into positive change. And you’ll find empathy, encouragement and personal attention along the way.  

Living With Diabetes Program

Accredited by the American Diabetes Association, our Living with Diabetes program offers individual and group classes. Attend sessions with certified diabetes care and education specialists. Topics include blood glucose monitoring, medication, diet planning, physical activity and more. Medicare and most insurance plans pay program fees. A doctor's referral is required. Call 816.691.5267 for details and to register.

View the Schedule

Diabetes Blogs

Learn how to eat healthy, manage your symptoms and use the tools you need to live with diabetes.

Start Reading

Nutrition Counseling

Take advantage of nutrition counseling services, which can help manage or prevent diabetes and prediabetes. You’ll work with dietitians to set realistic goals and create a program just for you. And you’ll learn about food, plus tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Live Well With Diabetes eNewsletter

Sign up to receive our monthly diabetes eNewsletter.