Diabetes 101
October 10, November 7, December 9, January 9, February 13,
March 13 |
The Diabetes Association Dayton Area offers diabetes education classes each month free of charge. Classes are open to anyone with diabetes. Class size is limited, and is filled on a first call, first served basis. Classes are taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Diabetes 101 is for both newly diagnosed diabetics or can be taken as a refresher and to get the most up to date information. The class is an overview of diabetes and covers an explanation of the disease, treating highs and lows, monitoring properly, complications and taking medications/insulin properly. Carb-counting and meal planning are also discussed.
Classes are 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our support group immediately follows Diabetes 101 class
Advanced Classes - participants must attend Diabetes 101 prior to enrolling:
Please call (937) 220-6611 to register |
Specialty Classes for People on Insulin
Class is taught by a specially trained Certified Diabetes Educator. There is held at our office classroom.
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Byetta start class - Attendees will need a physician's prescription for Byetta. Classes are at 4 p.m. on these dates: Nov. 3, Dec. 1
Insulin-to-Carbohydrate counting class - Attendees will need a phyiscian's prescription for short-acting insulin such at Humalog 75/25, 70/30, 50/50 or rapid acting Humalog. Classes are at 6 p.m on these dates: Nov. 3, Dec. 1
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