The Diabetes Management program at Bishop McCarthy Residence provides comprehensive services and diabetes education for patients and family members. This program was designed both for patients with a new diagnosis of diabetes, as well as those who have had diabetes for many years.

In addition to specialized treatments, comprehensive diabetes education is provided to empower patients to take an active role in the management of their disease and also how to prevent medical complications associated with diabetes.

Specific services include:

• Inpatient medical treatment under a physician's direction
• Neuropathy treatment
• Wound care
• Specialized services and equipment for obese patients
• Oral medication management
• Individual and family counseling and education
• Nutrition counseling and behavioral management of weight control and risk reduction of diabetic complications, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and non-healing wounds.
• Amputation therapies
• Adaptive equipment training