General Health
Courses:
The Diabetes Center offers
courses, general in nature, that we hope will provide the knowledge and
resources to improve quality of life. In each course, patients
learn to become fully involved in their personal health management and
obtain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each topic. A family
member is encouraged to attend the course at no additional cost.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE
AVAILABLE:
Getting Stress Out of Your
Life
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outline
Breaking the Habit-Smoke Free For Life
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outline
Exercise - Putting Your Life in Order
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outline
Weight Loss-Finally Under Control
This course centers around
changing your eating and exercise behaviors to get you in control for
the rest of your life.
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outline
Incorporating Exercise into Your Life
Get more
activity and movement into your life for better diabetes management
and added health benefits.
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outline
Herbs for Diabetes
Learn about natural herbs and vitamins
that can help manage blood glucose levels and benefit people with
diabetes.
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outline
The In and Outs of Insulin
For insulin users and their families.
Learn about the types of Insulin, Dosages, Injecting and Storage.
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outline
Carbohydrate Count Down
What are complex and simple
carbohydrates? How they are metabolized in the body? Do I need more
carbohydrates with regular exercise? Learn the answer to these questions
and more, and develop management strategies for carbohydrate intake.
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outline
Pregnancy and Diabetes
Learn practical information for
managing gestational, type 1 and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy for a
happy and healthy mother and baby.
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outline
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