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Clinic Type

Diabetes & Nutrition Center

Address

Diabetes & Nutrition Center, MaineGeneral Health

Phone

(207) 621-9320

Email

smart@mainegeneral.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Diabetes & Nutrition Care
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Diabetes Self-Management Training Program
  • Insulin and non-insulin injection teaching and management
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Gestational diabetes care

Technology & Equipment

  • blood glucose testing meters provided if needed

Team

  • diabetes nurse educators, registered nurse educators — program leaders
  • registered dietitians, registered dietitians — nutrition specialists

Insurance & Payment

  • Many insurance plans including Medicare and MaineCare
  • Medicare
  • MaineCare (Medicaid)
  • other insurance plans (check with carrier)

Please check with your insurance carrier to see if you have this coverage.

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

How is the diabetes education program scheduled?

After receipt of primary care referral, MaineGeneral will contact you to schedule an initial one-hour, one-on-one appointment with a registered diabetes nurse educator and registered dietitian.

Who is eligible for Medicare benefit?

Medicare recipients are eligible for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' benefit to complete the 10-hour program; must be completed within one year.

Will my insurance pay for this program?

Many insurance plans including Medicare and MaineCare cover medical nutrition therapy services for the diagnosis of diabetes. Please check with your insurance carrier to see if you have this coverage.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting national standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
  • American Diabetes Association recognition for meeting national standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • ObesityHelp (Lynn Bolduc, RD): 4.75 out of 5 (4)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Mary De Leon): 3.2 out of 5 (8)
  • WebMD Care (Dr. Mark Henderson): 4 out of 5 (10 ratings, 5 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Providers described as knowledgeable, professional, and thorough
  • Patients appreciate when providers take time to explain information clearly and answer questions completely
  • Some providers are praised for dedicated follow-up and going above and beyond standard care

Common complaints

  • Reports of being rude, condescending, or snippy in some provider interactions
  • Some patients felt that certain providers do not listen to them or that appointments felt rushed

"Very professional. Takes time to explain things. Would highly recommend him."

WebMD Care (Dr. Mark Henderson)

"She was very rude and condescending. Doesn’t listen to what you have to say."

RateMDs (Sheryl Sparlin)

"The Best Diabetes FNP I have ever had. She has worked with me for over 8years and is amazing and very insightful."

RateMDs (Sheryl Sparlin)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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