We're proud of our service to our community and continue to look for new ways to fulfill our mission of improving our community's overall health.
Diabetes Program & Education
We are pleased to offer our patients and the community a comprehensive Diabetes program that includes Registered Dietitians who are available for inpatient nutritional counseling and an expansive accredited Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
PVMC's Diabetes Self-Management Classes
The American Diabetes Association has recognized Platte Valley Medical Center's Diabetes Program as one that meets national criteria for superior diabetes education in both English and Spanish. Participants receive tailored individual and group education in a fun, relaxed setting with a variety of experts in the field. Medicare and most health plans cover all or a portion of the cost and a physician referral is required to attend.
Our next series of group classes occur on the following dates:
Diabetes Overview and Nutrition with Diabetes
Facilitated by Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE
Jan 6
Mar3
May 5
July 6
September 7
November 2
Physical Activity, Stress Management and Lifestyle Change
Facilitated by Mary Beth Cahill, DPT and Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE
Jan 8
Mar 5
May 7
July 8
September 9
November 4
Medications and Insulin
Facilated by Aaron Beckloff, PharmD and Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE
Jan 13
Mar 10
May 12
July 13
September 14
November 9
Long Term Complications, Self Care and Sick Days
Facilitated by Podiatrist James Yakel, D.P.M. and Sheila Sherman, RN, CNS
Jan 15
Mar 12
May 14
July 15
September 16
November 11
If you or someone you know is looking for the most current proven strategies and tools to live a healthy life with diabetes, please give us a call.
Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE
Program Coordinator
303.498.1699
