Diabetes Care
The MNPS Health Care Centers can test for and diagnose diabetes. Our board-certified nurse practitioners can also help you manage diabetes by providing follow-up visits, medication, testing supplies, labs and more.
You and your dependents also have access to the following programs to help you get the diabetes support you need. If you’re enrolled in the Certificated Employee Health Plan, there’s no cost. If you have other coverage, we can bill your insurance. Participation is 100% confidential; no personal information is ever shared with MNPS.
Diabetes/Nutrition Education
Knowing how to eat and/or successfully manage your diabetes can be a puzzle. Meet one-on-one with a certified diabetes educator who will:
- Teach you how to eat for optimal diabetes management
- Coach you through self-care, including blood sugar testing, medication dosing, exercise and more
To get started, you need a referral from your primary care provider or endocrinologist. Or the MNPS Health Care Centers can provide a referral; call us at 615-259-8755.
Telehealth with an Endocrinologist
Meet face-to-face (via video-conferencing) with an endocrinologist to discuss management of your diabetes.
To get started, call 615-259-8755 and make an in-person appointment at any of our five locations. When you arrive, a nurse will help get your telehealth visit started. If lab/blood work is ordered, it can be done while you’re in the clinic.
Vision Screenings
People with diabetes are at higher risk for vision problems like retinopathy, so screening is vital. All five clinic locations perform diabetic eye exams, which are reviewed by an ophthalmologist. If signs of retinopathy are found, we will contact you to discuss next steps. Note: This screening does not replace regular eye exams, provide a glasses/contacts prescription or test for glaucoma.
To schedule a screening, call 615-259-8755 or use online scheduling. You must have been diagnosed with diabetes and had no retinopathy screening in the last year.
Fitness Associates
The Employee Wellness Center at Berry Hill offers in-person and virtual fitness classes. Just getting started? Our fitness associates can personalize an exercise routine for you.
Personal Health Coaching
Need some one-on-one help with a health concern or improvement effort? Our health coaches are here for you ... at no cost to you! They provide confidential, personalized health coaching when you want to lose weight, improve your eating habits, quit tobacco, manage a chronic health condition (like diabetes, heart or respiratory disease or obesity), set goals or make other health improvements.
To make a telehealth appointment with Bobbi Nickel, RN, MSN, call 615-259-8755.
To make an in-person or telehealth appointment with B.J. Reeves, RN, BSN, call or text 629-264-8052 or contact via email.
Care Navigation
Struggling to manage your diabetes or think you’re at risk for diabetes, but not sure where to start? A nurse navigator dedicated solely to MNPS employees can help you find the right care for your needs and even book appointments for you.
Call 615-421-1711 or visit the navigator website.