Class Descriptions
The Basics of Diabetes – Part 1 (30 Min)
The topics covered in this class include definitions, diagnoses, types of diabetes, target glucose goals, and diabetes complications.
The Basics of Diabetes – Part 2 (35 Min)
The topics covered in this class include a discussion of oral and injectable medications, the importance of physical activity, recognition and the treatment of hypoglycemia, and foot care.
Handouts for The Basics of Diabetes
Nutrition Basics – Part 1 (17 Min)
This class provides information about planning meals to improve blood glucose control. Topics include nutrient effects on blood glucose and healthy food choices.
Nutrition Basics – Part 2 (20 Min)
This class provides information on the basics of carbohydrate counting, reading food labels, and recommendations for fats, fiber, and healthy snack choices.
Diabetes Self-Management Skills – Part 1 (23 Min)
This class focuses on blood glucose control, including the use of case studies to understand and interpret daily glucose patterns.
Diabetes Self-Management Skills – Part 2 (34 Min)
This class focuses on Insulin therapy and blood glucose monitoring technologies. The class also focuses on sick day guidelines and ways to decrease the effects of stress on blood sugar.
Handouts for Diabetes Self-Management Skills
Healthy Eating Lifestyle Changes – Part 1 (29 Min)
This class focuses on the importance of carbohydrate consistency and understanding food labels. The basics of carbohydrate counting will also be reviewed.
Healthy Eating Lifestyle Changes – Part 2 (20 Min)
This class will focus on how to avoid post-meal glucose spikes and how to create SMART Goals to help you live better with diabetes and be successful at making small lifestyle changes.
Handouts for Healthy Eating Lifestyle Changes