Diabetes Education & Prevention

The Lohman’s and their family are concerned by the increasing expense and education needs of those living with diabetes and are committed to help make an impact to help those in our community. People who have diabetes are not “doomed” to have health problems. If you work with your health care team and keep your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol under control, you can prevent complications of diabetes.

In 2020, a state-of-the-art medical resource for diabetes treatment was brought to reality with the unveiling of the Lohman Diabetes Center of Excellence, made possible by a $4 million donation from Nancy and Lowell Lohman. Created to be a one-stop resource center for diabetes patients seeking access to world-class endocrinologists, on-site lab work, educational and lifestyle coaching, this building was constructed to serve the growing needs of our community in an unprecedented way. The center is located on the fifth floor of Halifax Health’s Professional Building at 311 Clyde Morris Blvd., now officially renamed the Lohman Building.

There are numerous early signs and symptoms of diabetes that include frequent urination, high blood sugar, increased thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. Take our digital risk assessment to determine your next steps.

Halifax Health offers outpatient diabetes education services taught by a registered nurse and registered dietitian who are Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Services are tailored to each person’s needs.

The American Diabetes Association recognizes our services as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

Services are tailored to each person’s needs whether they are newly diagnosed or have a history of diabetes. We offer diabetes classes, one-on-one counseling, meal planning individualized by a dietitian, pregnancy/gestational diabetes counseling, instructions on how to test blood sugar or how to inject insulin and a free support group. 

To learn more about the diabetes education and resources we have available, please call 386.425.2242 or 386.425.4829.

In partnership with Nancy and Lowell Lohman, we have put together a comprehensive video resource library covering a variety of topics in an effort to provide our community with a closer look at the daily habits and choices necessary to live a full life as a diabetic.

Diabetes Dialogue with Christine Goudreau, RN and John Guthrie

Join Christine and John and learn about the types of diabetes, symptoms and treatments in this series featuring the Lohman Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Part of our "Under the Tower" podcast series.

Click Here for Part 1

Click Here for Part 2

Click Here for Part 3

Help A Diabetic Child (HADC) purchase diabetes medical supplies, insulin, medical office visits and mental health services for children and college students with Type 1 Diabetes whose families struggle to afford these life-sustaining services.

With diabetes diagnoses on the rise, the cost of insulin climbing and health disparities widening, our mission to provide life-saving and life-sustaining services to those in need will be even more crucial.

The Nurse Navigator specializing in diabetes helps patients stay active and feel better by providing educational and lifestyle coaching. The Nurse Navigator performs screenings and monitors patients throughout treatment with pre-diabetes and diabetes. She Identifies barriers to care and provides education and resources. Halifax Health - Lohman Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology is the only facility in the region to offer this role.

What will my Nurse Navigator do for me?

› Help you navigate through the healthcare system

› Serve as a point of contact to create a seamless approach to your care

› Expedite scheduling for appointments and tests › Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers and team members to provide advice, support and real-time answers to your questions

› Connect you with local and national resources

Your Nurse Navigator is an educator, an advocate and a friend who will guide you through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. If you would like to speak with our Nurse Navigator, please contact Andrea Forster, BS, RN, CCM, CDCES at 386.425.DIAB(3422)