Joslin Diabetes Center Education Affiliate at Mercy Medical Center – Class Dates
Overview of Diabetes and Meal Planning
Provided initial information of what diabetes is, diagnosis, different types of diabetes and the basis methods of treatment including meal planning. This class is offered on select Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Individual Meal Plan (60 minutes)
Using your 3 day diary, the dietitian will help you develop a personalized meal plan. This class is offered by appointment only. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Ups and Downs of Blood Glucose (60 minutes)
“Why did my glucose suddenly go so high (so low)?” Learn about various life events that affect glucose levels, including activity, foods, stress, hormones, weight changes, medications, etc. This class is offered on select Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Healthy Weight Choices (90 minutes)
Managing weight can be a challenge for people with diabetes. This class focuses on how people have lost weight and kept it off. Learn about calories, fat behavior modification, dining out, and exercise. This class is offered on select Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Three Links in the Chain of Prevention (90 minutes)
Learn the daily steps you can take to help prevent long term complications of diabetes, such as heart attacks, strokes, eye problems, kidney failure and nerve damage. This class is offered on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various times. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Fast Track for People With Diabetes (150 minutes)
Includes the above classes (Ups and Downs, Medications, Healthy Weight Choices, and Three Links in the Chain of Prevention). This class is offered on select Mondays and Tuesdays at various times. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Coping Strategies for People with Diabetes (60 minutes)
This class is intended to present a problem-solving approach to diabetes self-care and general health habits to provide participants with useful information to deal with the diagnosis of diabetes and resources available. This class is offered on select Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
Keeping Your Feet Healthy (75 minutes)
Learn how to properly perform daily foot care routines, as well as what foot problems can develop with diabetes and how those problems can be prevented and/or treated. (Please note: the podiatrist will not be doing a foot check at this class session.) This class is offered on select Fridays at 9:15 a.m. Call 319-398-6711 for more information.
About Insulin Pumps (120 minutes)
This class is offered on select Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Call 319-398- 6711 for more information.
