Whittier’s Diabetes Center of Excellence:
Prevention and Disease Management

Whittier has developed the Center for Excellence: Diabetes Prevention and Management due to the prevalence of diabetes in African-Americans, which is approximately 70 percent higher than whites and the prevalence in Hispanics is nearly double that of whites.

The Center offers three separate diabetes medical groups run by our provider champion and one Spanish speaking group that meets every other month. Patients are seen by a multidisciplinary team.

The Multidisciplinary Clinic is open every Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and allows patients to receive comprehensive care by the diabetes care team, consisting of providers, nurses, a clinical pharmacist, a nutritionist, and a foot specialist.

Whittier also has a walk-in dental and eye clinic for diabetic patients during the clinic’s hours. The Center focuses on outreach, including focus groups, support groups, educational classes, and field trips.