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.  We have four locations surrounding
     the Greater Houston Area.

          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, Dining Out, Recipe Conversions

          Class Three:  Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Hypoglycemia,
                                  Skin, Dental and Foot Care, Sick Day Management,
                                  Long Term Effects of Hyperglycemia - Prevention and
                                  Treatment, Behavioral Change Strategies, Goal Setting,
                                  Use of Health Care System and Community Resources

         Printable Class Schedules  -     Feb     Mar    Apr    May    Jun
         Locations and Times:

         1.  Memorial/West Houston Area -   1220 Blalock, Suite 200
                                                                  Houston, Texas 77055
                                                                  Thursday Mornings 9:00am-12:00pm
                                                                  February:        9, 23
                                                                  Friday Morning  9:00am-12:00pm
                                                                  February:        17

                                                                  Thursday Mornings 9:00am-12:00pm
                                                                  March:            8,  15, 22
                                                                  April:              12, 19, 26
                                                                  May:              10, 17, 24
                                                                  June:               7, 14, 21
 

         2.  Clear Lake Area -                       14903 El Camino Real
                                                                 Houston, Texas 77062
                                                                 Wednesday Evenings 5:30pm-8:30pm
                                                                 February:         8, 15, 22 
                                                                 March:             7, 14, 21
                                                                 April:               11, 18, 25
                                                                 May:                9, 16, 23
                                                                 June:                6, 13, 20

        3.  1960 Area (NW Houston) -         11830 FM 1960 West
                                                                 Houston, Texas 77065
                                                                 Monday Evenings 5:45pm-8:45pm
                                                                 February:      6, 13, 20
                                                                 March:          5, 12, 19
                                                                 April:            16, 23, 30
                                                                 May:             7, 14, 21
                                                                 June:             4, 11, 18
                                                                     
        4.  Central Area -                             6300 West Loop South, Suite 333
                                                                Bellaire, Texas 77401                                      
                                                                Saturday Mornings 8:30am-11:30am
                                                                February:         11, 18, 25
                                                                March:             10, 17, 24
                                                                April:                14, 21, 28
                                                                May:                 5, 12, 19
                                                                June:                 2, 9, 16

* Please Note:  You must register for class prior to attendance.
Please call us at 713.795.0876 to register for the class location you prefer.