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MANAGING DIABETES

Senior Couple

ABOUT THE CLASSES

Managing Diabetes

There are 3 workshops in this series to help you maintain good control and prevent possible diabetes-related problems. With the right care and support, living with diabetes can be managed in a healthy, realistic way.

 

Diabetes Overview

In this 2.5hr overview class our Registered Nurse will answer the questions; “What is Diabetes?” and “What does good control mean?” It is important to maintain good control to prevent complications. You will learn about blood sugar basics.  Basics include blood sugar testing, target levels, and what happens when blood sugars are too high or too low. We will also cover how stress, poor sleep, sickness, and travel can raise blood sugar levels.

 

Nutrition for Diabetes

In this 1.5hr class the Registered Dieticians will teach you how to choose healthy food to better manage diabetes. Learn about the different types of carbohydrates and how each type affects your blood sugar. They will explain the glycemic index. Learn to read food labels, and how find the hidden sugars in foods. Other things we eat and drink, such as fats, fiber, protein, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners, can affect blood sugar levels too. Learn how timing of meals can help to

 

Ongoing Care for Diabetes

In this 2.5hr class the Registered Nurse explores living with diabetes and how diabetes changes over time.  During the class you will learn about proper foot care and why it is important in preventing long-term damage and complications. Making physical activity a priority can help to reduce blood sugar levels and improve overall health. There are also options for medications when lifestyle changes are not enough to keep blood sugar levels under control.

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CLASS SCHEDULE

​​​​​​​​​Nutrition for Diabetes w/RD

Wed Morning   

Ongoing Care for Diabetes w/RN

Tue Evening

Wed Morning 

 

Jun 18

Jun 17

Jun 25

9:30-11am

5:30-8pm

9:30-12pm

Living with Diabetes: 
Seated Exercise and Foot C
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Jun 24       Tues  Morning      1:30-2:30pm

​Exercise helps to manage blood sugar levels, improves your overall health and boosts mood while reducing stress.   Diabetes can impact your nerves and blood vessels as well as your ability to heal, so your feet need care and attention.  While exercise offers many benefits when managing diabetes, it can be challenging to be on your feet.  Fortunately, exercise can be done from a chair and receive the same great benefits. Join this one-hour workshop where we spend 30 minutes learning how and why footcare is important, and 30 minutes learning ways to get moving from your chair with no extra equipment.

Diabetes Overview with Registered Nurse

Jul 2     Wed Evening      5:30-8pm
Jul 8     Tue Afternoon    1:30-4pm
Aug 12   Tue Morning       9:30-12pm
Aug 14   Thurs Evening    5:30-8pm
Sep 10   Wed Morning     9:30-12pm
Sep 11   Thurs Evening    5:30-8pm

Nutrition with Registered Dietitian

Jul 15    Tue Afternoon    1:30-3pm
Jul 16    Wed Evening      5:30-7pm
Aug 19   Tue Morning      9:30-11am
Aug 21   Thurs Evening    5:30-7pm
Sep 17   Wed Morning     9:30-11am
Sep 18   Thurs Evening    5:30-7pm

Ongoing Care with Registered Nurse

Jul 9     Wed Evening      5:30-8pm
Jul 22   Tue Afternoon     1:30-4pm
Aug 26  Tue Morning        9:30-12pm
Aug 28  Thurs Evening     5:30-8pm
Sep 24  Wed Morning       9:30-12pm
Sep 25  Thurs Evening     5:30-8pm

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HANDOUTS AND RESOURCES

Click to find a list of available resources and handouts for your class. You may print them if you wish.

Living with Diabetes: Seated Exercise and Footcare
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Chronic Disease Management, North Zone
Alberta Health Services

AlbertaHealthyLiving.North@ahs.ca

1-877-349-5711

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