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(601) 932-1223
Patient Portal (601) 932-1223

Hope, Healing, And
Healthy Living.

Managing an endocrine disorder goes beyond medication or
diet alone. We guide patients toward healthier living through
treatment, nutrition, movement, education, and the tools needed
to build confidence and independence from day one.

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Health Strategy

Managing diabetes and other endocrine issues requires a strategy that may include medication. But there is more to the strategy than medicine.

Nutrition

Nutrition has significant impact on type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Changing what you eat can absolutely change your health indicators.

Control

Using your health strategy can help you regain control of your health. Changes and progress can be tracked in the office, manually by the patient, and with the latest wearable devices. Many wearables will also connect to your smart phone.

Exercise And
Movement

Exercise has almost immediate effects on blood sugar. Consistent movement and exercise has a demonstrably positive impact on your health.

Hope, Healing, and healthy living.

Living a life with an endocrine system disorder is all about managing treatment, lifestyle, and mindset.  The answer is not just medication and it is not only about diet.  We help you on your journey to healthier living through nutrition, exercise and movement, treatment, and education.  We help you learn how to achieve independence through knowledge and the tools we need to live our fullest life, starting on day one.

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health strategy

Managing diabetes and other endocrine issues requires a strategy that may include medication. But there is more to the strategy than medicine.

nutrition

Nutrition has significant impact on type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Changing what you eat can absolutely change your health indicators.

Control

Using your health strategy can help you regain control of your health. Changes and progress can be tracked in the office, manually by the patient, and with the latest wearable devices. Many wearables will also connect to your smart phone.

exercise and movement

Exercise has almost immediate effects on blood sugar. Consistent movement and exercise has a demonstrably positive impact on your health.

15+

years of experience

Hope. Healing. Health.

At the Diabetes and Endocrine Institute, health and lifestyle merge.  The institute takes a comprehensive approach to treating overall health, diabetes, and body metabolism in order to help patients achieve a “reset” to live a healthy life.

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Certification

Wayne Woo, MD, MA, FACE, CCD, CDCES, CDTC
Dr. Woo is certified in endocrinology, follows closely the ADA standards of care, and creates innovative programs that meet specific patient goals. He is also a certified clinical densitometrist, thyroid sonographer, wound care certified, and is strongly committed to helping those with diabetes and gestational diabetes obtain the highest level of diabetes care and education.

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National Recognition

Dr. Woo has also been nationally recognized as Diabetes Educator of the year. He spends a great deal of his personal time developing programs and hosting events for his patients and their families in order to help everyone learn more about diabetes and life choices that can be life-changing for the individual and surrounding loved ones.

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The Diabetes and Endocrine Institute offers classes on cooking, nutrition, exercise, medical technology, and managing blood glucose, especially during the holidays.  Dr. Woo, a Diabetes Educator of the year, personally leads the classes along with Pat Woo on site at the institute.

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Onsite Classes and Education

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Commercial Kitchen for Cooking Classes

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Open to patients and loved ones.

Our Classes

At the Diabetes and Endocrine Institute, we offer different class events where you will learn about and experience multiple topics that relate directly to your health. See our class schedule.

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Personal Care

Movement, exercise, diet, mindset, and medical hygiene.

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Technology

The use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, apps, and combinations that work together like an artificial pancreas.

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Meal Planning

How to get the most benefit out of your diet.

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And More!

You never know where Dr. Woo's stories will go, but they are certain to be entertaining and educational. Come to classes prepared to laugh, taste good food, learn lots, and meet people in your community.

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Cooking

Upcoming Classes

Blue Zones: Woohoo Way of Healthy Living Series

All sessions include an interactive presentation and healthy cooking experiences.  We also have visiting presenters join in depending on the session.

Monday August 24th – Let’s get started on the right path with your health

Monday September 21st – Let’s understand more about your health

Monday October 5th  – Let’s eat healthy

Monday November 16th – Let’s have fun in the kitchen

5:30PM in the Event Hall
Dr. Woo’s Diabetes and Endocrine Institute
Call to save your spot: 601-932-1223

Frequently Asked Questions

For your first appointment, you should bring a list of all your medications, a recent blood glucose log, copies of recent lab work (such as A1c, cholesterol, or kidney function tests), and a photo ID and insurance card.

You need to fast if you are testing for blood glucose, lipid panels, and metabolic panels.

For non-pregnant adults with diabetes, 80 to 130 mg/dL before a meal and less than 180 mg/dL an hour or two after a meal.

If you have diabetes, osteoporosis, problems with your thyroid, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, and endocrine cancers.

A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that shows your average blood glucose levels or blood sugar over two to three months. For Type 2 Diabetes patients, this test is taken twice a year. For Type 1 Diabetes patients or patients with unstable blood sugar, this test is taken three to four times a year.

TESTIMONIALS

Reviews From Our Patients

Our patients know us and sometimes they get to know each other in our patient community.  When you come to our events you will also get to meet and mingle with other people with some of the same challenges and the same stories of overcoming and renewal.

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Today, I can say that my Diabetes is maintained at a highly disciplined level. I know that my current focus and good health is due to Dr. Woo. Often, I say to myself, “what-would-my-state-of-health-be” were it not for his commitment to medical excellence.

Peggy M.

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When has one of your doctors cooked for you? This is just one small indication of how dedicated to his patients Dr. Woo is. I would truly not like to think I had to deal with my diabetes without Dr. Woo’s help.

Dorothy W.

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Dr. Woo has done over the past few months what other doctors have not been able to do over the past few years.  Dr. Woo has me off insulin.

Sandra S.

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