The Diabetes Care Center employees offers comprehensive knowledge and experience in diabetes management, pre-diabetes, and diabetes prevention. Our team provides medical care, education, and support for people affected by diabetes while helping them better understand and manage their condition. Diabetes self-care management is an important part of the process.

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There are many approved prescription weight loss drugs on the market.  These medications, combined with a healthy diet and exercise, can help you lose weight and keep it off. 

To learn more about combining a weight loss medication with your current diet and exercise plan, see your primary care provider.

If you do not have a primary care provider, call Regional West Physicians Clinic-Family Medicine at 308-630-2100.

The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) is designed for rapid weight loss. The program is designed for individuals who are at least 100 pounds overweight, have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a have a BMI of 35 with more than one chronic disease or condition. The program incorporates medical, nutritional, and behavioral components. The goal of this diet is to reach an appropriate body weight as determined by your care provider and registered dietitian. 

The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long lifestyle change program where people at risk for Type 2 diabetes meet in a group setting with a trained lifestyle coach, who is a certified diabetes educator/registered dietitian. During the program, participants learn ways to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their daily lives.

Physician referral is recommended.

Participants meet weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year.

Group classes focus on:

Regular exercise is an important part of losing weight. It helps to control your weight by using excess calories that otherwise would be stored as fat as well as boosting your metabolism and lowering insulin levels. Physical activity also helps prevent many diseases and improve overall health.

Balancing the number of calories you expend through exercise and physical activity with the calories you eat will help you achieve your desired weight. The key to successful weight loss and improved overall health is making physical activity a part of your daily routine.

Regional West offers a skilled nutrition staff of registered dietitians who will work with you to design a personalized nutrition program that best fits your needs. During one or more visits, we’ll work with you one-on-one to learn how the foods you eat affect your health, develop healthier eating habits to lose weight, and improve your overall health.  

Our trained staff can answer all of your questions and concerns about eating well and developing healthy lifestyle habits.

BMI (Body Mass Index) uses height and weight to determine whether you are at risk for weight-related health problems. The lower your BMI, the lower your risk for health problems.* The following table will help you to determine your BMI and, based on this, determine which program is best for you.

Weight loss can significantly contribute to improved general health and well-being. Many programs are available for weight loss, including dieting, nutrition consultation, bariatric surgery, physician-prescribed medications, and other commercial low calorie diets. With so many options, it’s hard to know what’s best for our own needs — that’s where Regional West Weight Loss Options can help.