Diabetes Education Center At the WVU Hospitals Diabetes Education Center, we care about people with diabetes. We use the most recent practice guidelines to prevent or minimize the complications of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association awarded the Diabetes Education Center a three-year certificate of recognition for offering high quality diabetes self-management education. This certification was re-designated in 2010. The certification ensures that our program meets the national standards for diabetes self-management education programs. Patients may be referred to the Diabetes Education Center by their primary care physician, or the provider who is managing their diabetes. Referring physicians who use the Diabetes Center for consultations will receive a written patient evaluation and related recommendations. Services also include nutritional support and assessment of clinical nutrition problems. Our program focuses on the AADE7 Self Care Behaviors (American Association of Diabetes Educators) listed below: physical activity healthy eating taking medication monitoring blood glucose diabetes self-care related problem solving reducing risks of complications living and coping with diabetes WVU Health Report: Diabetes Prevention Doctors On Call: Diabetes