Class 1: Diabetes: The Basics

FORMAT:
Classes
WHO CAN ATTEND:
Kaiser Permanente members
LANGUAGE:
English
REGISTRATION:
Information

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About this program

The diabetes education classes will be offered in a 4-part series. Class 1 is required to be taken before the others in the series. If you have diabetes, these classes will be helpful in teaching you the skills to manage your diabetes - whether you are newly diagnosed, in need of a refresher, have elevated A1c or blood sugar levels, have had a recent change in diabetes treatment, are new to Kaiser Permanente, or if you have not attended diabetes education classes within the past 2 years. It is highly recommended to take the classes in the order listed. The book that is used for the classes is given in class 1. Topics Include: Types of diabetes and meaning of A1c How to monitor blood glucose and what are target numbers Review of common diabetes medications Plate method and healthy food choices Physical activity recommendations Lifestyle change goal setting