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Olean General Hospital

Olean General Hospital's Diabetes Self-Management Education* and Support Services is designed as a comprehensive program addressing all aspects of diabetes self-management.

ADA logoOlean General Hospital was the first diabetes education program in Western New York to be recognized by the American Diabetes Association. The program has been continuously recognized for meeting the ADA's stringent quality criteria since March 1993.

Download the Diabetes Support Services Brochure.

Group Classes

Each patient is provided an initial assessment session to determine their personal educational needs prior to attending class. Classes are offered six times per year and are held once a week for three weeks. Many insurances pay for all or part of the cost.

Download the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services Workshops flyer.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is available for pediatric or gestational diabetes, as well as based on patient needs.

Program Features

Diabetes services focus on the AADE7 self-care behaviors that are essential for improved health and a better quality of life.

  • healthy eating
  • being active
  • monitoring
  • problem solving
  • taking medications
  • healthy coping
  • reducing risks and preventing complications
  • goal setting

Please contact the Diabetes Department at (716) 375-4127 or email tfisher@ogh.org to learn more about our services for diabetes management.