Who can benefit from Diabetes education?

All persons with diabetes benefit from diabetes education to learn self- management skills to control their diabetes and optimize their ability to live a productive and satisfying life.  Through education and counseling, you and your family will learn practical information about your health.  Some of the topics covered include diet, medications, and monitoring.

 

Diabetes Education

Huron Hospital is dedicated to giving quality diabetes education.  Our unique, internationally recognized group classes are held on a monthly basis and offer education in all aspects of diabetes management.

 

During these classes, you will learn about healthy lifestyle changes, healthy nutrition, blood glucose monitoring and interpretation, medications for diabetes and problem solving. Each participant is provided a Huron’s own comprehensive diabetes care handbook titled “Managing Your Diabetes – You can do it!”

 

To review the first two chapters of the handbook click here.

 

The Lennon Diabetes Center at Huron Hospital offers diabetes education to assist you in:

• How to monitor your blood glucose levels
• Strategies to control you weight
• How to plan meals
• How to read food labels
• The latest information on Nutrition
• How to take care of your feet
• Exercise tips for setting goals
• How to avoid complications
• The current research findings
• Travel tips
• Community resources