Diabetes

Diabetes Center

According to the American Diabetes Association every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes.  Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and another 79 million Americans are at risk for developing type 2 Diabetes.  There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed.  Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine, if needed, will help you control your weight and keep your blood glucose in the healthy range. 

Diabetes Professionals

Endocrinologist, Hisham Alrefai and Nurse Practitioner, Cary Troutman are the area’s leading diabetes specialists.  With care and compassion, they help their patients manage their diabetes and live healthy lives.  Several tests are available that can help monitor the effectiveness of their patients current management routine. 


Education

Hisham Alrefai and Cary Troutman offer regular diabetes education for both their patients and the community.  A class called “Now You Can” focuses on general Diabetes education and is open to the community.  Classes are also held for those who are on specific medications, which provide an opportunity to ask questions and learn more.   

We also offer a free monthly class called the Diabetic Diet.  This class is taught by Registered Dietician, Andrea Elgin. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 2:00pm. Registration is required. For more information call Andrea Elgin, MS, RD, CSP at 812-752-8512.


Our Location

Dr. Hisham Alrefai has expanded his practice, and now sees patients in four convenient locations including Salem, Scottsburg, Madison and New Albany.  For more information on diabetes education or to schedule an appointment, call 752-9122.