Welcome to CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Diabetic Education clinic! Education is provided by our Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists to empower patients to take an active role in the management of their health.
Services offered include:
- Diabetes Self-Management & Training (DSMT) Group Classes
EMPOWER Diabetes Group classes will be offered once the patient is established with the clinic. - Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Educator can only place device and provide education, referral required. - Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for:
– Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
– Kidney Transplant (within the last 36 months)
– Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
– Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
– Adolescent/Teens BMI > 95% PERCENTILE
– Cancer
– Weight Management
* Please call our office if you have a specific diagnosis not listed
IMPORTANT: Please have your clinic staff have patients call their insurance to see if they have coverage for MNT and DSMT benefits.
Our services are available by physician referral only. A referral must be obtained from the patient’s primary care provider or a specialist with a qualifying diagnosis. We also accept referrals from Pediatrics. All referrals should be written to CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Diabetic Education.
Please call our office regarding Tricare patients before writing a referral, as Tricare is Provider specific.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2559 Medical Drive, Suite B
Alamogordo, NM 88310