MANAGING DIABETES

ABOUT THE CLASS
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 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
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
Living with Diabetes
In this 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
Click here to register for October - December Classes
Diabetes Overview w/RN
Oct 5 Thurs Morning 9:30am-12pm
Oct 10 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Oct 12 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Oct 25 Wed Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Nov 7 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Nov 10 Fri Morning 9:30am-12pm
Nov 16 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Nov 27 Mon Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Dec 6 Wed Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Dec 7 Thurs Morning 9:30am-12pm
Nutrition for Diabetes w/RD
Oct 12 Thurs Morning 9:30am-11am
Oct 17 Tue Evening 5:30pm-7pm
Oct 19 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-3pm
Nov 1 Wed Evening 5:30pm-7pm
Nov 14 Tue Evening 5:30pm-7pm
Nov 17 Fri Morning 9:30am-11am
Nov 23 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-3pm
Dec 4 Mon Evening 5:30pm-7pm
Dec 13 Wed Afternoon 1:30pm-3pm
Dec 14 Thurs Morning 9:30am-11am
Ongoing Care for Diabetes w/RN
Oct 19 Thurs Morning 9:30am-12pm
Oct 24 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Oct 26 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Nov 8 Wed Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Nov 21 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Nov 24 Fri Morning 9:30am-12pm
Nov 30 Thurs Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Dec 11 Mon Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Dec 20 Wed Afternoon 1:30pm-4pm
Dec 21 Thurs Morning 9:30am-12pm