Nutrition Services - Diabetes Education

PVMC Diabetes Education Program

Facilitator: Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE

Session: Two consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Price: Most insurance covers all or most of the cost (MD referral required)

Location: Hospital Conference Center

Questions? Call: (303) 498-1699 or Email: cfoster@pvmc.org

Referral Form: (download Diabetes Referral Form)



Dates:

January 5, 7, 12, 14

March 2, 4, 9, 11

May 4, 6, 11, 13

July 6, 8, 13, 15

September 7, 9, 14, 16

November 2, 4, 9, 11

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's referral is required.

Diabetes Management Classes are perfect for the person newly diagnosed with diabetes, or for someone who just wants the latest information on nutrition, exercise, stress, insulin/medications, and avoiding the complications of diabetes.

Session Topics:

Diabetes Overview and Nutrition with Diabetes

Facilitated by Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE

Physical Activity, Stress Management and Lifestyle Change

Facilitated by Mary Beth Cahill, DPT and Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE

Medications and Insulin, Managing Sick Days

Facilitated by Aaron Beckloff, PharmD and Cynthia Foster, RD, CDE

Long Term Complications, Self Care and Sick Days

Facilitated by Podiatrist James Yakel, D.P.M. and Sheila Sherman, RN, CNS