If you’re looking to continue your diabetes education, enroll in Diabetes University today!
Our five-part program is open to all people with diabetes ages 18 and older and their families. An interdisciplinary team of health care professionals will cover nutrition, diabetes, management, foot care, complications, medications, community resources and more. You are welcome to bring a guest to support you during classes and appointments. Feel free to bring food to eat during class. Water and light snacks will be provided. Please dress in layers so you are comfortable with the room temperature.
Most insurance companies should cover the cost of this program.
Call 757-312-6673 to Register!
As part of your complete Diabetes Education, you should attend:
- One individual appointment with a Diabetes Educator (60 minutes)
- One individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (60 minutes)
- Three group classes (2.5 hours each)
101: Diabetes A to Z
- What is Diabetes? And how is it diagnosed?
- Different Types of Diabetes
- A1C and Estimated Average Glucose
- Glucose Variability
- Insulin Resistance and Insulin Deficiency
- Diabetes Medications: Oral Medications (pills), Diabetes Injectables & Insulin
- Glucose Sugar Monitoring
- Glucose Monitoring: Meters and Sensors
- Coping with Diabetes
- Goal Setting and Behavior Change
102: Staying Healthy with Diabetes: Preventing complications and Exercise
- Preventing Complications
- Causes of Diabetes Complications—Nerve and Blood Vessel Damage
- Foot Care (taught by a Podiatrist)
- Dental Care (taught by a Dentist)
- Eye Care
- Sick Day Guidelines
- High Blood Sugar and Low Blood Sugar
- Exercise
- Life Balance
103: Healthy Eating and Nutrition for People with Diabetes
- Desirable Blood Glucose Levels & A1C Results
- Basic Dietary Guidelines
- Weight Management
- Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat
- Reading a Food Label
- Plate Method of Healthy Eating
- Meal Planning
- What Beverages Can I Drink?
- Dining Out
- Alcohol
- Portion Distortion
- Controlling Blood Pressure and Lipids
Two Class Options
Daytime classes
Daytime classes will take place on select Thursday's from 9am - 11:30am at the Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center. To register, call 757-312-6673.
Evening classes
Evening classes will take place on select Wednesday's from 6pm - 8:30pm at the Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center. To register, call 757-312-6673.
