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
​​​Diabetes Overview w/RN
FULL Feb 4 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Feb 11 Tue Morning 9:30-12pm
Mar 5 Wed Morning 9:30-12pm
Mar 11 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
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Nutrition for Diabetes w/RD
FULL Feb 11 Tue Evening 5:30-7pm
Feb 18 Tue Morning 9:30-11am
Mar 12 Wed Morning 9:30-11am
Mar 18 Tue Evening 5:30-7pm
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Ongoing Care for Diabetes w/RN
Feb 5 Wed Morning 9:30-12pm
FULL Feb 18 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
Feb 25 Tue Morning 9:30-12pm
Mar 19 Wed Morning 9:30-12pm
Mar 25 Tue Evening 5:30pm-8pm
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NEW CLASS OFFERING
Living with Diabetes:
Seated Exercise and Foot Care​​
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Jan 14 Tues Morning 9:30-10:30am
Feb 20 Thurs Afternoon 1:30-2:30pm
Mar 5 Wed Evening 6-7pm
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Exercise helps to manage blood sugar levels, improves your overall health and boosts mood while reducing stress.
Diabetes can impact your nerves and blood vessels as well as your ability to heal, so your feet need care and attention. While exercise offers many benefits when managing diabetes, it can be challenging to be on your feet. Fortunately, exercise can be done from a chair and receive the same great benefits.
Join this one-hour workshop where we spend 30 minutes learning how and why footcare is important, and 30 minutes learning ways to get moving from your chair with no extra equipment.
