Diabetes-Self Management and Training Program Recognized by the American Diabetes Association
The Diabetes-Self Management and Education Program, offered by Debra F. Latimer, Nutrition & Diabetes Associates, is designed to help you manage your diabetes and live a healthy lifestyle. You will be attending a series of 3 - 3 hour classes. A new series of classes begin once a month.
Course Content:
Class One: Diabetes Overview: Diabetes Pathophysiology, Types of Diabetes, Diagnostic Criteria, Diabetes Medications, Exercise, Self-Blood Glucose Monitoring. Complimentary blood glucose meter, of patient's choice, with testing supplies is given to all participants during class one.
Class Two: Customized Meal Plan, Carbohydrate Counting, Reading Food Labels.
Class Three: Dining Away from Home, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Hypoglycemia, Skin, Dental and Foot Care, Sick Day Management, Long Term Effects of Hyperglycemia - Prevention and Treatment, Recipe Conversions, Behavioral Change Strategies, Goal Setting, Use of Health Care System, Community Resources and Diabetes Self-Management Support Plan.
Locations and Times:
1. Memorial/West Houston Area - 1220 Blalock, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77055 Thursday Mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm October: 10, 17, 24
You must register for class prior to attendance. Please call us at (713)795-0876 to register for class.