MANAGING DIABETES

The 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 too.

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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​Living with Diabetes: Seated Exercise and Foot Care​​

​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.