Macon County Public Health
Diabetes Services

Macon County Public Health offers those suffering from Diabetes a Self-Management Education Program. This program is for adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and their family members or
friends.

Classes are offered several times a year. The program includes:

• Ten hours of education on healthy eating, being active, checking blood
  sugar, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping, and
  reducing risk for complications.
  
• The cost is covered by many insurance providers. The programs is
  offered on a sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
  
• Includes individual meetings with a Registered Dietitian and group
  classes.

How to enroll:

1. Obtain diagnosis of diabetes
   
2. Have your doctor complete referral form on the second page
   of this document (download here in PDF format)
   
3. Mail, drop off, or fax referral to Macon County Public Health Center
   
4. We will call you to schedule an appointment
   

For more information, contact:

Melanie Batchelor, RD, LDN
Macon County Public Health Center
1830 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: 349 - 2440
Fax: 524 - 6154