MANAGING DIABETES
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.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Nutrition for Diabetes w/RD
Wed Morning
Ongoing Care for Diabetes w/RN
Tue Evening
Wed Morning
Living with Diabetes:
Seated Exercise and Foot Care
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
