The Leech Lake Diabetes Clinic (LLDC) and Program specializes in the treatment and medical management of people living with diabetes and its co-morbidities, as well educating the Leech Lake community on Diabetes Prevention. Clinical appointments are offered in Cass Lake, Bemidji, Ball Club, Inger and Onigum. Clinic visits can include physical examinations, laboratory tests, diagnoses, medication prescriptions and diabetic foot exams. The medical record process is used in assisting patients achieve the standards of care for diabetes. Referrals are made as needed.

The clinic provides Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients, families, and friends. The information is offered in individual and group settings, classes and community events.  This includes education on healthy food choices, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose self-monitoring, physical activity, weight loss, medications, insulin use, insulin pump use, smoking cessation, coping, depression, behavior change and support.