Emergency Medical Diabetes Fund
The program is administered through the Delaware State Service Centers. Patients are evaluated and funds administered through the Delaware State Service Centers; $400 is available annually per qualified patient for the purchase of services, medications and/or supplies to manage their diabetes. For more information about the service, contact the Delaware Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.
Print the Delaware Emergency Medical Diabetes Fund Guidelines.
Delaware Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Delaware Department of Public Health
Thomas Collins Building, Suite 10, 540 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-1020
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Community Diabetes Screening Education and Referral Project (with the Delaware Pharmacist Society)
Nutritional Education Program
Diabetes Resource Guide
Diabetes Booklets for mailing
Delaware Pharmacist Society Community Diabetes Screening Education and Referral Project
1099 Hickory Ridge Road, Smyrna, DE 19977
P.O. Box 454, Smyrna, DE 19977 (mailing address)
(302) 659-3088
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Diabetes Screening
Diabetes Education
Diabetes Referral Events
Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Hearing Discounts
Lost Cost Vitamins
Community Diabetes Screening
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Delaware Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
An evidence-based program developed by Stanford University
- Once weekly 2.5-hour small group workshops over six weeks for Delawareans with Type 2 Diabetes
- Highly interactive and focused on skill-building, support and experiential sharing.
- Teaches skills in the daily management of diabetes to improve the quality of life
- Designed to build confidence, increase knowledge about symptom control and the disease’s impact
Workshops available throughout the state
Register now! Call 302-744-1020
FREE to Delawareans with Type 2 Diabetes
Print the Diabetes Self-Management Workshop flyer.
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
- For individuals with pre-diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Learn skills to lead a healthier lifestyle, including how to eat healthier and increase physical activity
- Meet one hour per week for 16 sessions in supportive, group setting led by lifestyle coach
- After 16 sessions, groups meet once a month for 6 to 8 months to support their lifestyle changes
- Program is proven to reduce risk of developing the type 2 diabetes by more than half
- Program is conveniently offered in YMCAs and community centers throughout Delaware
- Groups are forming now based upon community need and interest
Program Cost: $50 for YMCA members, $100 non-YMCA Members - Financial Assistance available for individuals who qualify
To find out more about the program or to find out when a group will start in your area, contact: Joanna Zaremba, Director of Healthy Living: 302-571-6998, jzaremba@ymcade.org.
Beebe Medical Center Diabetes Management
32060 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 947-2500
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Inpatient diabetes education consultations
Outpatient individual and group sessions
Diabetes self-management education programs
Offers financial assistance and payment plans to eligible patients
Participates in the Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP)
Accepts most major insurance plans
Beebe Medical Center, Free Glucose Screenings
Beebe Medical Center, Lab Express
424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-3258
Every Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Beebe Health Campus, Route 24, Lab Express
198741 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 645-3010, ext. 2444
Every Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Beebe Lab Express, Milton, DE
611 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8579
Every Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
No appointments necessary
Free of charge
Bayhealth Medical Center Diabetes Programs
Milford Memorial Hospital, 21 West Clarke Avenue, Milford, DE 19963
Call Bayhealth Diabetes Care Centers for more information or to register: (302) 744-7135, (877) 453-7107
Free Diabetes Screenings
Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Introduction to Diabetes Program
Call for dates and times
Two (3-hour) sessions:
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Basic Nutrition
Emergency Treatment
Medications
“What is Diabetes?”
Spanish-speaking patients welcome
Requires physician referral
Accepts most major insurance plans
“Diabetes and You”
Free four-part series recognized by the American Diabetes Association:
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Complications of Diabetes
Medication Management
Standards of care
Staying Healthy
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital ABC Diabetes Education
801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-6611, ext. 2446
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4 session class – new classes held monthly:
The Diabetes Connection: You’re In Control
ABC’S of Diabetes
Diabetes Education
Community Nutrition Education
Accepts most major insurance plans
La Red Health Center
505 West Market Street, Suite A, Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-1233
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Diabetes Education Program
Spanish speaking patients welcome
Offers Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP) & sliding fee scale to eligible patients
Accepts most major insurance plans
Free transportation available
Milton Family Practices
424 Mulberry Street, Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2000
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Diabetes education
Diabetes treatment
Glucose screenings
Offers payment plans to eligible patients
Accepts most major insurance plans
CHEER Senior Center Diabetes Support Group
546 South Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5187
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Diabetes Support Group
Free transportation available
