Diabetes Education Classes

Knowing the Facts…
Puts You in Control.

Convenient day and evening educational sessions are available at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and are accepted by Medicare and most insurance companies. A variety of classes are taught by certified diabetes educators, registered nurses and registered dietitians. Our diabetes education program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting national standards for diabetes self-management education.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

This 3-day class is designed to help people with diabetes improve quality of life through knowledge and skills necessary for self care and management of the disease.

Day 1

Types of Diabetes and Definitions
Blood Glucose Monitoring and Setting Blood Sugar Goals
High and Low Blood Sugar Symptoms and Treatment
Medications/Insulin
Exercise

Day 2

Nutrition Therapy
Carbohydrate Counting
Meal Planning
Label Reading
Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Day 3

Effects of Diabetes on Eyes, Heart, Nerves and Kidneys
Foot Care
Psychological and Support Issues
Behavioral Changes and Goals

Class Times:

Day: 9 AM to Noon
Evening: 6 PM to 9 PM

Class also available at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Gestational Diabetes Education Class

1-Day Class | 3 Hours

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offers this 3-hour class to help expectant mothers who have developed diabetes during their pregnancies. You’ll learn ways to manage the diabetes and reduce risks to yourself and baby.

We will teach you about…

Gestational Diabetes
Blood Glucose Monitoring and Setting Blood Sugar Goals
Nutrition Therapy and Meal Planning
Exercise and Healthy Living to Reduce Risk to Mother and Baby
Medications and Insulin Therapy as Needed

Classes are taught weekly at LWRMC’s Women’s Center.

Register Today

For more information or to register for a class, please call: 941-782-2123

Insurance

Accepted by Medicare and Most Insurance Companies.

American Diabetes Association

Classes taught by certified diabetes
educators, registered nurses and registered dietitians. Accepted by Medicare and most insurance companies.

Outpatient Diabetes Instruction

Individualized diabetes instruction is also available. Call 941-782-2123 for information.

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