Diabetes and Nutrition Center of EAMC

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Diabetes and Nutrition Center of EAMC

The Diabetes and Nutrition Center (DANC) of EAMC is here to provide you with up to date information on diabetes and nutrition.

Our center consists of a multi-disciplinary staff including dietitians, nurses, and exercise physiologists. A wide range of services are provided: group classes for diabetes, individual counseling for diabetes and nutrition, gestational diabetes and insulin pump instruction. Clients served: Adults and children from the community and patients in the hospital.

11/05/2025

Our amazing pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Zimmerman, tells us about risk factors for Type 1 Diabetes!

11/04/2025

Compiled list by Macon Cointy Children’s Policy Council

11/03/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Our diabetes care and education specialists spent some time in the EAMC cafeteria today educating folks on healthy eating, exercise, and carbohydrates!

EAH employees get to participate in a Bingo challenge encouraging healthy habits and increasing diabetes awareness! Once you complete 5 in a row on your Bingo card, drop it in our mailbox in the hospital or email us a copy to diabetesandnutritioncenter.org! At the end of the month we will draw THREE winners of a prize!

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween from your ~fresh~ friends at DANC and EMEA! We hope you have a PRODUCE-tive day!

10/15/2025

Fall is in the air, and pumpkin is on the menu!

It’s rich in fiber and bursting with vitamin A- making it a true fall superfood for blood sugar management.

Try these cozy recipes from The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution by Diana Licalzi MS, RD, CDCES & Jose Tenerife for delicious, diabetes-friendly ways to enjoy pumpkin this season!

09/29/2025

We had a great time participating in Mercy Medical’s 5K fundraiser! We feel so grateful they are such an amazing medical resource for our uninsured folks! Did you know that if you are not insured, you can see Mercy Medical for your healthcare needs and then receive a referral to visit the diabetes educators and dietitians here at DANC? Do not let insurance hold you back from encouragement and empowerment from our fantastic clinicians!

09/23/2025

Happy World Exercise Physiologist Day to the incredible Rachel Carswell!!! We are so lucky to have her discipline as a part of our Diabetes Self Management Training program! She is passionate about motivating patients to move their bodies & achieve their health goals 🏃‍♀️👟🏋️🫀

09/16/2025

Happy National Guacamole Day 🥑🥳🪇

Here’s some fun avocado facts for your Tuesday‼️

🫀Avocados help fight inflammation in the body because of their heart healthy fats and phytochemicals
💯1 avocado is about a third of the daily recommended fiber amount
🤯1 avocado has more potassium than a banana

Don’t forget to enjoy your guac with a balance of protein and high fiber carbs 🍽️👊

07/29/2025

We had such a fun time with the kiddos at Our House last week! They are now pros at creating a healthy plate with food models, and they bravely tried tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers!

07/15/2025

We blinked and it’s somehow mid-July!!! The crops are still coming in fresh— don’t forget to support local and find ways to get your greens in this summer😎🫛☀️

07/08/2025

We joined in on the fun at the Moore Family Reunion 2025! A special thank you to the Moore family for valuing our part in helping folks reach their health goals!

Address

2422 Village Professional Drive
Opelika, AL
36801

Website

http://www.eastalabamahealth.org/

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