Diabetes can be a very complex disease. Life-threatening complications range from heart disease, stroke and blindness to kidney disease, nerve disease and amputations. Sharon Regional Health System's Diabetes Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and offers individualized treatment programs and education for those with:
- Adult onset diabetes
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Pregnancy-related diabetes
Sharon Regional Health System's specialized treatment team provides diabetics and their families with the following services:
- Diabetic education
- Insulin pump therapy
- Diabetic nutritional counseling
- Diabetic counseling through Behavioral Health Services
Diabetes Center Staff
The staff at the Diabetes Center includes:
- Anne LaRochelle, M.D., Endocrinology
- Cathy Gutowski, CRNP, CDE
- Anette Shaffer, Diabetes Nurse Educator
- Lisa Bertolasio, RN, MS,CDE, Program Coordinator
Dr. LaRochelle offers treatment for Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-related diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and other endocrinology and metabolism disorders.
Classes and Programs
Diabetes self-management classes are offered at several convenient times:
- Evening series at the Diabetes Center
- Afternoon series at the Diabetes Center
- Weekend series at the Diabetes Center
Classes provide patients with diabetes an opportunity to learn about diabetes, blood glucoses monitoring, meal planning, physical activity, goal setting to promote health, and preventing complications. A physician referral is required to attend.
Location
Diabetes Center
2395 Garden Way
Hermitage, PA
Diabetes education and nutrition counseling are now available at the Mercer Family Medicine Center.