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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                                                 

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hursday Mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm
                                                       
   October:       10, 17, 24
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You must register for class prior to attendance.
 Please call us at (713)795-0876 to register for class.
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