 In the United States today, almost 24 million people have diabetes. And another 57 million are at risk. That’s one out of every four Americans. But while diabetes is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease (Type 2 diabetes) can be controlled or even prevented
with proper nutrition and exercise.
Educating those who have the disease and those who are at
risk is the goal of Kimball Medical Center's Diabetes Education
Program. Recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate, our program is now certified by the ADA as offering the high-quality diabetes self-management education that is an essential component of effective
diabetes treatment.
The program – which is taught by registered nurses and dietitians who are certified diabetic educators – helps those with diabetes understand the disease and teaches them how to manage it. Participants receive assistance with glucose monitors, can get nutritional advice with meal planning and learn about the treatment options that are available.
Class series are offered on an ongoing basis mornings and evenings. A prescription for diabetes education and nutritional counseling from your physician is required. The fee for this service is often covered by insurance and Medicare.
All sessions are held at The Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood, on the Kimball Medical Center campus.
today. Callers should have insurance information on hand at the time of registration.
In addition to the series of educational classes, Kimball Medical Center also offers free monthly glucose screenings and a free monthly support group aimed at ensuring that patients not only understand their condition, but play a role in the control of their illness.
Third Thursday of every month
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
First Thursday of every month
9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
The Center for Healthy Living at Kimball Medical Center
- Pathology of disease
- Types of Diabetes
- Adjusting to self-management-family/social support
- Identification of nutrients on blood glucose
- Building a meal plan – breakfast
- Medications for the treatment of Diabetes
- Tracking blood sugars
- Hypoglycemia-low blood sugar
- Hyperglycemia- high blood sugar
- Building a meal plan – lunch
- Sick day guidelines
- Tracking blood sugars
- Making healthy food choices
- Prevention/treatment chronic complications
- Tracking blood sugars/hemoglobin A1C
- Dining out
- Benefits of exercise – effects on blood sugars
- Overall health plan
- Building a meal plan – snacks
- Review of goals
- Recapping pre- and post-meal sugars
- Healthy choices
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