Diabetes is a disease that affects almost 30 million people in the United States — both young and old. 

Diabetes impairs the body’s ability to produce or use insulin, a vital hormone for regulating blood glucose levels. This disruption results in elevated blood sugar, which can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

Conditions We Treat

• Prediabetes
• Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes)
• Type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes)
• Gestational diabetes
• Secondary diabetes
• Metabolic syndrome

Although diabetes can be quite serious, effective management can prevent long-term complications or significantly reduce their impact.

Diabetes Education Services

At the Englewood Health Diabetes Centers, you can take an active role in your health care by working with a team of certified diabetes educators, including registered nurses and registered dietitians, to manage your condition effectively.

We are located at:
910 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

ZT Systems Outpatient Center at Jersey City
2 Journal Square
2nd Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education, our comprehensive program can help you and your family gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to achieve and maintain control of your diabetes.

Intended for those with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, as well as prediabetes and metabolic syndrome, education topics include:

• Meal planning, weight control, and carbohydrate counting
• Medication and insulin management (if appropriate)
• Importance of physical activity
• Self-monitoring of blood glucose
• Management of high and low blood sugar
• Insulin pump therapy
• Stress management, risk reduction, and problem solving
• Prevention and early detection of diabetes complications and emergencies
• Staying healthy during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes

Retinal Eye Scan

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people diabetes patients. If you have diabetes, it’s important to get a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Early screening and detection is key to prevent progression in early stages of DR.

At our Diabetes Centers, we offer LumineticsCore™, a state-of-the-art retinal eye scan, to detect diabetic retinopathy (including macular edema) at the point of care. The exam, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) is simple and quick, providing immediate results. If anything is detected, our experts will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

Podiatry and Other Services

Our Diabetes Centers also offer podiatry services. Our podiatrist specializes in:

• Ankle surgery
• Diabetic foot care
• Foot surgery
• Joint replacement of the foot
• Limb salvage
• Reconstructive ankle surgery
• Reconstructive foot surgery
• Wound care

In addition, we offer diagnostic testing for thyroid conditions.

To schedule an appointment or for additional information, call: 201-567-2050 (Englewood Cliffs) or 551-325-2662 (Jersey City).
Most health insurances accepted, referral generally required.