We provide diabetes patients and their families with the knowledge and skills to properly manage diabetes, avoid long-term complications and achieve positive outcomes throughout their life.
Classes
We offer a variety of group education classes. One-on-one education sessions are available upon request to accommodate language, disabilities and other learning needs. All classes are led by registered nurses and dietitians trained and certified in diabetes management and education. We encourage family participation and attendance in classes.
- Advancing Diabetes Care - This class will cover:
- Types and Causes of Diabetes
- Treatment Options
- Caregiver Responsibilities
- How Insulin Works
- How to Use an Insulin Pen (Hands-On Learning)
- Managing Discomfort
- Treating Emergency Low Blood Sugars (Hands-On Learning)
- Treating Ketones at Home/Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Continuous Glucose Monitors: Introduction and Treatment Options
- Advanced Carb Counting and Snacking
- Advanced Physical Activity Guidelines/Troubleshooting
- Introduction to Physical Activity at School vs. Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Basics Complete - This class will cover
- Methods of coping and diabetes distress
- Members of your care team and community resources
- Acute and Chronic Complications of Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment
- Supply Management, Emergency Preparedness, Travel
- Advanced Understanding and Use of CGM/Troubleshooting
- Technology Updates and Research
- Advanced Meal Planning and Benefits of Physical Activity
- Insulin Pump Introduction - Topics will include:
- Advantages and disadvantages of the pump, understanding hybrid closed-loop therapy, problem solving, insulin pump responsibilities and active communication.
- Upon completing the class, participants will have an opportunity to view various insulin pumps, ask questions regarding specific pumps and choose their desired pump and will receive education specific to the chosen pump once ordered and received.
