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Published: Apr. 2, 2007
Updated: Apr. 2, 2007

Diabetes Center Self Management Program

Physician Referral Required/A family member or support person is welcome to attend with each patient at no charge.

Diabetes Self-Management Classes: Group classes assess your current knowledge and cover comprehensive instructions and management topics including:

1. Basic Diabetes Self Management

  • Basics of living with diabetes 
  • Checking Blood Sugar
  • Nutrition and Exercise Principles
  • Medication Management
  • Setting individual goals for better blood sugar control
  • Review of ADA recommended standards

2. Balancing Blood Sugar through Diet and Exercise

  • How foods affect blood sugar
  • Menu Planning
  • Eating Out
  • Portion Control and Food Labels

3. Tasteful Review/Graduation

Individualized Consults are available upon request.

For further information please contact us at 954-3616.