North Kansas City Hospital

Whether you’re ready for that first child, need a new knee, suffering from chronic pain or experiencing a life-threatening health problem, North Kansas City Hospital can help. An overview of each of our services is provided in this section of our website.

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Today, there are millions of people in the United States with pre-diabetes, a condition that raises a person’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes heart disease and stroke. Healthy lifestyle habits are the key to delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes from happening to you.

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body either does not produce enough insulin, or it does not use insulin properly. Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including kidney disease, nerve damage and vision problems. It can also raise your risk of heart disease. In fact, 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke. This is likely because most people with diabetes also have one or more cardio metabolic risk factors, which are being overweight, having high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and high triglycerides.

Certified diabetes educators at North Kansas City Hospital provide patients with knowledge and resources to help prevent or live with diabetes. Your team consists of a nurse, dietician, pharmacist, physical therapist and social worker. These group sessions are available during daytime, evening hours and on Saturday; and require a physician referral. For more information about the Living with Diabetes program, call Outpatient Scheduling at North Kansas City Hospital, 816-691-5267.

Individualized care is offered if you are a patient in the Hospital. A nurse will visit your room to speak with you about medications, food planning, exercise and any questions you may have regarding your diabetes.

There is also a free support group available that meets the first Thursday of even months at 7 p.m. For more information about the Living with Diabetes support group, call Mary Beth Fisher, 816-691-1666.

Pre-Diabetes

Factors that increase your risk

Warning Signs

Preventing Diabetes

Local diabetes educators receive national award.

Physicians who specialize in Endocrinology at North Kansas City Hospital:
Hellman & Rosen Endocrine Associates, PC

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