Care, Education & Research
Mills-Peninsula offers a comprehensive menu of services and education for people with diabetes.

• Diabetes Education Resources
• Diabetes Self-Management Center
• Individual Counseling
• Group Education
• Fitness Programs
• Cholesterol Screening
• Diabetes and Pregnancy
• Contact Us
• Dorothy L. & James E. Frank Diabetes Research Institute

Diabetes Education Resources

Research and explore the many resources available to you through Mills-Peninsula's experts, the National Institute of Health, Medline, Healthwise Knowledgebase, Healthpoint publication and more. Go to the Diabetes Education Resources page

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Diabetes Self-Management Center

Mills-Peninsula's Diabetes Education Program, certified by the American Diabetes Association, helps people manage their disease. Doctor referral is required for most services. Relatives are welcome at no additional cost.

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Individual Counseling

Self-care education provided by certified diabetes educators

Medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitians who are certified diabetes educators


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Group Education

Comprehensive course covers nutrition management, medications, exercise, glucose self-monitoring, prevention of complications, problem solving, stress management and how to use community and health care resources. Classes taught by certified diabetes educators who provide individual assessment and follow-up. Doctor referral is required. Fee.

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Fitness Programs

Individualized aerobic exercise program to improve blood glucose control and cardiovascular condition. Exercise classes are taught by a registered nurse who also is a certified diabetes educator. Doctor referral is required. Fee.

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Cholesterol Screening

Cholesterol screenings are offered by appointment throughout the year. The full lipid profile requires a 12-hour fast (water and medications only) and includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Fee.

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Diabetes and Pregnancy

"Sweet Success" is a program especially for women who either:

have diabetes and are planning a pregnancy; or are pregnant; or

develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy

This program helps women control blood glucose levels to increase likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and normal delivery.

Phone: (650) 696-5469

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Contact Us

Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-696-4087

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Dorothy L. & James E. Frank Diabetes Research Institute

The research institute is currently seeking volunteers who wish to have access to various investigational drugs and devices before they are available to the general public. Call (650) 696-4260 for more information.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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