Diabetes Care

"Natividad's diabetes program is critical to managing this epidemic in Monterey County. Good care and education now saves money and leads to better health later."

VISION
Natividad 2010 will set the standard for Diabetes Care for safety net patients in our community with a fully American Diabetes Association-accredited, cross-cultural education program.

NUMBERS - UNITED STATES

5th
Ranking of diabetes in list of deadliest disease in the United States.

0
Number of people cured of diabetes.

$132 billion
Dollars spent annually on diabetes in the U.S.

1 in 10
U.S. healthcare dollars spent on diabetes each year.

1.5 times
Likelihood for Hispanics to develop diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.

NUMBERS - NATIVIDAD

1,300
Emergency Departments visits every year for diabetes

1,000
Inpatient hospitalizations each year for diabetes

1 out of 3
Pregnant moms delivering at Natividad with gestational diabetes

Under the direction of Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs, Certified Diabetes Educator, Natividad also offers a comprehensive outpatient diabetes management program, including:

Group classes
Insulin pump program
Tween/Teen Support Groups
Adult Support Groups
Bilingual Education

Renee's Story: Learning to Live with Diabetes

Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs, Natividad's Certified Diabetes Educator, and a patient work together to create practical ways to manage diabetes every day.

GIVING
We are passionate about raising funds to support diabetes treatment, education and prevention for poor people in our community.

Join us by making a gift to philanthropically support diabetes education and care for everyone in our community!