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Centers for Diabetes Education:
Classes
Diabetes is a serious condition that must be taken care of properly. We can help. At
the Halifax Medical Center for Diabetes Education we understand that managing diabetes can be tough. Our education program encourages you and your family to be active partners in your care and has been carefully
designed to help make living with diabetes easier.
Weekly classes are conducted by certified diabetes educators - a registered nurse and a registered dietitian - who are experienced in helping people with
diabetes lead healthier lives. In addition to group classes, you will meet with a Certified Diabetes Educator individually to discuss your personal needs. A registered dietitian will also develop a diet tailored
especially for you.
Group Classes meet weekly at Halifax Medical Center for four weeks. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
For information or to pre-register
for diabetes education classes
please call (386)258-4829
Topics Covered:
What is Diabetes?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Learning to live with diabetes
- Treating diabetes
Nutrition
- Basics of nutrition
- How food affects blood sugar
- Meal planning
- Grocery shopping, reading labels, and cooking tips
- Eating away from home
- What to eat when you are sick
- Weight control, fiber, cholesterol, sodium (salt)
- Exercise and food
Medications, Blood Sugar Levels and Testing
- Diabetes pills
- Insulin
- Testing blood sugar at home
- Low blood sugar
- High blood sugar
Staying Healthy
- Foot Care
- If you get sick at home
- Preventing and treating long term complications
- Dealing with stress
- Coping with diabetes
Is it Possible You Have Diabetes?
Contact your physician if you have any of
the following risk factors:
- You have a family member with diabetes
- You are 45 or older and don't get regular exercise
- You have had a pregnancy or given birth to a baby weighing nine pounds or more.
- You are overweight
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