Great River Diabetes Education Program offers four-week group diabetes
classes every month. The next morning series will be from 10 a.m. to noon
Thursdays beginning Oct. 19. Afternoon classes are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Mondays beginning Oct. 30.
Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change
in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral
for diabetes education is required.
Class topics include:
- Proper eating for diabetes
- Managing blood sugars
- Medicines
- Diabetes-related health problems
- Exercise
Diabetes educators will assess needs for specific information and skills,
teach self-care and provide continuing help. Most insurance companies
cover the fee for the class series. A family member or friend is encouraged
to attend at no additional cost.
The American Diabetes Association has awarded the Great River Diabetes
Education Program with its Education Recognition Certificate for providing
a high-quality diabetes self-management program. Recognition assures that
education programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-management
Education and are an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
The Iowa Department of Public Health also has accredited the program.
For more information or to register, please call (319) 768-4165.