Diabetes Program
The Free Clinics offers a Diabetes Program for newly diagnosed patients or those patients who have diabetes that is not well-managed. The program includes three main components:
Bridges to Health: Diabetes
- Open to patients with prediabetes, type-1, or type-2 diabetes
- Free primary care
- No appointment needed; drop-in visits offered weekly
- A comprehensive group providing medical care, behavioral health care, and health education
- Meters, testing supplies, and prescription medications from our pharmacy
- One-on-one visits with an RN case manager to create individualized care plans and set goals
- Nutritional education
- Free annual eye exam
- A1c test every three months; microalbumin test annually
- Foot exam(s), annually or as appropriate
Endocrinology Clinic
- Consultation with an Endocrinologist (available with referral from a primary care physician; this can be the BTH: Diabetes program)
- Personalized visit with a Registered Dietitian
- Ongoing support, monitoring, and education by a Registered Nurse
Eye Clinic
- Comprehensive diabetic eye exam with an Ophthalmologist (available with referral from primary care physician; this can be the BTH: Diabetes program).
- Referrals and support for ongoing care (if needed) and eyewear