Diabetes eye screenings and A1C blood sugar tests are available to anyone free of charge during operating hours. You can also join us for free diabetes screening events.
Community Diabetes
Wellness Program
Whether you’re looking to prevent or manage diabetes, the Community Diabetes Wellness Program* at EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Fordham Road is here to help you make a meaningful difference to your overall health. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. But with the right guidance and support, you can live a healthy life. This free program provides screenings, educational courses, and wellness activities that can help you make small but consistent changes to your lifestyle to help keep your blood sugar under control.
If you have prediabetes, we offer courses to help you prevent diabetes by building new skills to cook healthy meals, manage stress, get more exercise, and more.
If you have diabetes, we offer courses to help you build skills to cook healthier meals, exercise safely, monitor your blood sugar, and find support that will set you up for long-term success.
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From diabetes prevention and management to improving your general health and wellness, our classes will give you the tools to live a healthier life.
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
Outside of our diabetes-focused classes and events, Neighborhood Care also offers general nutrition and wellness classes to boost your overall health and well-being. Classes include meditation, yoga, plant-based cooking, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
To participate in this program, enroll in an introductory class, participate in a screening event, visit Neighborhood Care Fordham Road, or call for more information.
No. Classes, A1C tests, and diabetes eye screenings are all completely free. You do not need a referral from your doctor to participate.
Yes! Classes and screenings are open to the community.
An A1C test measures average blood glucose over the past two to three months. It can identify prediabetes or be used to diagnose diabetes. An A1C test can also monitor how well you are meeting your treatment goals.
A diabetes eye screening is a simple, pain-free way to identify diabetes-related eye problems. A picture will be taken of your eye, which will be used to detect any issues that may impact your vision.
Diabetes education can be helpful when:
- You have recently been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes.
- You’re having trouble managing prediabetes or diabetes.
- Your medicine has changed, or you have a new treatment plan.
*Materials provided through our Wellness Program is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, please contact your health care professional’s office.
Information provided at these events are for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your health care provider. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your health care provider’s office.
*Screenings are self-service and are not administered by EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care staff. Results will not be interpreted by EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care staff.