As part of Straub's Self-Management Education Program, this series of classes provide information on Diabetes and offers support and tips for successful health management.
All classes are offered by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call call 808-522-4325.
Overview & Goal Setting
This class provides information on what Diabetes is, risk factors, signs and symptoms, types of Diabetes and goal setting for success.
Nutrition & Exercise
This class covers meal planning options, how food affects your blood glucose, benefits of exercise and how to get started on an exercise program.
Medications & Monitoring
This class covers learning how to use glucose meters, how your medication works and more.
Complications of Diabetes & Understanding the Emotional Aspects of Diabetes
This class will cover understanding the complications of Diabetes, treating low blood glucose, treating high blood glucose, proper foot care and discussing emotions relating to having Diabetes.
Fiber & Label Reading
This class will cover reading the nutrition facts on a label and the benefits and sources of fiber.
For more information and to register, call 808-522-4325.