On-Site Diabetes Class

Diabetes is a chronic disease, which means it never goes away. When you have diabetes, you are in charge of taking care of it. The Diabetes Training Program offered by the St. Joseph Medical Center Diabetes Management Services will help provide you with the information you need to keep your diabetes under control. Our On-Site Diabetes Classes are taught in both English and Spanish at the Walnut Medical Pavilion

Each class is one hour in length. After you attend all six classes you will receive a graduation certificate. Call Central Scheduling at (610) 378-2100 to register. We look forward to helping you understand and manage your diabetes.

• English Version: every Wednesday from 1-2pm
• Spanish Version: every Thursday from 1-2pm

Our Program Consists of Six Classes

1. What is Diabetes? How do I take care of my feet? What exercise is best?
2. How often and when should I eat? What can I drink?
3. What kinds of foods should I eat?
4. How do the diabetes pills and insulins work?
5. How do I check my blood sugar? What should I do when my blood sugar is too high or too low or when Im sick?
6. What are the long-term effects of high blood sugar on my heart, nerves, kidneys, and eyes?

Comprehensive Diabetes Class

Our comprehensive Diabetes Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Each session is two and one-half hours in length and runs for four weeks. Class size is limited to 20 participants. A friend or family member is welcome to attend with you. All classes are taught by Certified Diabetes Educators. Day and evening programs are available and are held at our satellite facilities. Contact your insurance company if you have questions about coverage. Click here for our 2008 Class Schedule

Week 1

Understanding Diabetes, It's Management & Self Care What is diabetes?, Role of exercise, Types of diabetes, Personal hygiene & Foot Care, Factors related to control

Week 2

Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Well with Diabetes Food Pyramid, Label Reading, Balancing your Meals, Carbohydrate Counting

Week 3

Medications, Monitoring, & Short Term Complications Oral diabetes medications, Hypoglycemia, Insulin Therapy, Hyperglycemia, Blood and urine testing, Ketoacidosis

Week 4

Dining Out, Vacations, Exercise, Sick Days, Long Term Complications & Coping Dining Out/Vacations, Eye disease, Neuropathy, Sick day management, Kidney disease, Exercise & food adjustments, Stress & Coping