Diabetic Education

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.

575-446-5085

2559 Medical Drive, Suite B
Alamogordo, NM 88310