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Education programs
Know Diabetes - Know Yourself
New Britain General and
Bradley Memorial campuses
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This program is a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program. Instructors include certified diabetes educators (registered dietitians and registered nurses), an exercise physiologist and social worker.
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Topics include:
- Diabetes overview nutrition basics
- Diabetes and exercise/activity
- Diabetes medications
- Blood glucose monitoring and use of results
- Sick day guidelines and nutrition sick day guidelines
- Foot, skin and dental care
- Prevention, detection and treatment of acute and long-term complications
- Stress and lifestyle changes
- Family involvement and social support
- Behavior change strategies and goal setting
- Community resources
This diabetes self-management education program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.
Nutrition Basics
A dynamic, interactive group program on the basics of nutrition therapy for optimal blood sugar control and good general health. In addition, we address participants' personal nutrition concerns and develop meal plans to meet each person's needs.
Topics include:
- Diabetes overview
- Meal planning
- Carbohydrate counting
- Dining out
- Reading labels
Pre-diabetes class
For newly diagnosed patients. The class is held the third Wednesday of each month, 4-5 p.m. in the Joslin classroom. Cost: $40. Registration is required, and payment (cash or check) is due the evening of the class. For information or to register, call (860) 224-5900 x4372.
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