diabetes
All programs meet in the Joslin Diabetes Center on the 5th floor of the Medical Office Building at Doctors Community Hospital. We also offer individual appointments. Nutrition counseling appointments are available in Spanish. A description of our programs and support group follows:
Steps to Success
This comprehensive, 10-hour course is offered through five interactive sessions. Each session meets for two hours each week. Participants will learn about diet, exercise, complication prevention, interpreting glucose levels, and gain a greater understanding of diabetes. These five sessions are offered during the day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call for meeting times. In addition, Steps to Success is offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnosed with diabetes and have need for intensive diabetes self-management education;
- Complete a pre-program assessment process prior to starting class;
- Pre-registration prior to starting class;
- For pre-registration, please call 301-552-8661.
INSTRUCTORS: Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
Diabetes Today
This 8 ½-hour program provides a complete overview of how to effectively manage your diabetes. It is offered through two half-day interactive sessions followed by an individual follow-up appointment. This program is geared to a participant who was diagnosed with diabetes within the last 6 months, or has never met with a diabetes educator before. Participants will learn basic diabetes self-management skills for medication, nutrition, meal planning, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring. Diabetes Today is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnosed with diabetes;
- Obtain a signed referral form from your physician, prior to registration;
- For pre-registration, please call 301-552-8661.
INSTRUCTORS: Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
Fit and Healthy: A Nutrition & Exercise Class
Our Fit & Healthy program is a structured exercise and weight loss program that is offered to those with or without diabetes (diabetes management is included if applicable). This is a 10-week participatory program offered for 2 hours each session. Each week participants weigh-in, join an exercise session and discuss a topic of the day. Topics include: how to stay motivated, how to follow a weight loss meal plan, goal setting, healthy cooking and recipe modification, dining out, portion control, mindful eating, the role activity plays in weight loss, and how to avoid pitfalls. All participants will receive a meal plan. During the exercise portion of this program, participants may use treadmills, stationary bikes, and/or free weights. This class begins in the Joslin Diabetes Center. Call to schedule your pre-program assessment today!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Obtain a signed medical consent from your physician within 2 months prior to the start of the class;
- Obtain a recent fasting cholesterol/lipid profile;
- Obtain a recent HbAlC (for those with diabetes);
- Complete a pre-program assessment and pre-register by calling 301-552-8661.
INSTRUCTOR: Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN, Nutrition Educator
Fundamentals of Insulin Pump Therapy/Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
This course provides information to individuals with diabetes about the advantages, disadvantages, and expectations regarding insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems. In depth information and instructions are given to those individuals that choose to utilize the insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring system as an adjunct to their diabetes care. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about various pumps on the market. Call for meeting times.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnosed with diabetes;
- Obtain a signed referral form from your physician prior to registration;
- For pre-registration, please call 301-552-8661.
INSTRUCTORS: Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
Insulin Pump Therapy Orientation
The Orientation is an opportunity to explore your interest in the insulin pump and help you decide how an insulin pump may fit into your diabetes health care plan. Call for meeting times. There is no cost for this program.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnosed with diabetes;
- For registration, please call 301-552-8661.
INSTRUCTORS: Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
Diabetes Annual Update- “Next Steps”
This ninety minute class will provide participants with an annual update on the latest information about nutrition, diabetes treatments, and research. This class will also help participants manage new challenges, set new goals, and develop an individual action plan. Call to find out when the next Diabetes Update program is offered.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Adults with diabetes who have attended a basic diabetes education class in the previous calendar year or earlier;
- Pre-registration; please call 301-552-8661 to pre-register.
INSTRUCTORS:Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
Calming the Tempest, our Diabetes Support Group
Our support group meets monthly in the Joslin Diabetes Center Conference Room on the 5th floor of the Medical Office Building at Doctors Community Hospital. Participants may share their experiences and how they and their family members cope with diabetes. Discussions will vary and include specialty topics, guest speakers, and lots of encouragement! There is no cost for this program.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Pre-registration, please call 301-552-8661.
FACILITATORS: Karen McConnell, RN, Diabetes Educator and Tanya Johnson, RD, LDN
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