Great River Medical Centers Diabetes Education Program offers a four-week group diabetes class every month. The January class will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 6.
The group diabetes class is for people who are newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral for diabetes education is required.
Class topics include:
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 Great River Diabetes Education 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.
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