Diabetes Services

The Diabetes Program staff conducts self-management education classes at each office site on a monthly basis.

A registered dietitian provides nutrition consultations for individuals with diabetes and others who are at risk for developing diabetes. In addition, Medical Nutrition Therapy is provided at the Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center and the Ponca Hills Health and Wellness Center.

The RN/Case Manager holds bi-weekly nurse foot care clinics at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center and monthly nurse foot care clinics at the Ponca Hills Health and Wellness Center.

The Diabetes Program staff provide case management services to patients with diabetes needing more focused one-on-one education and diabetes management.

The Diabetes Program provides coverage for annual eye exams for individuals with diabetes registered in the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program.

A medical doctor and a three family nurse practitioners provide direct care to patients with diabetes at the Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center and Ponca Hills Health and Wellness Center.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Diabetes Program provides supplies for our diabetic clients at all office locations. These can include supplies for glucose testing and monitoring, and insulin administration.

These costs are paid only after the client’s Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance have paid their allowable costs.