Diabetes Education Program

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What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disorder that affects how the carbohydrates that we eat are metabolized, resulting in blood sugar levels that are higher than normal. It is important that diabetes be diagnosed and treated because elevated blood sugar levels can damage vital organs like the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.

Once you have diabetes, it will not go away, however, you can control it through education and lifestyle changes. The American Diabetes Association recommends that individuals with diabetes maintain good blood glucose control to prevent or lessen the effects of long-term complications. It is up to you to control your diabetes by eating right, exercising, and losing excess body weight. You may also need to take medication prescribed by your physician.

Formal Diabetes Education

Wayne HealthCare Diabetes Education offers a variety of programs to meet the unique, personal needs of our patients. These programs provide information to anyone who has diabetes and are ideally suited for individuals who are newly diagnosed, requesting additional education, or are experiencing difficulty controlling blood sugar levels. Every person with diabetes is different, which is why Wayne HealthCare has developed this wide array of educational opportunities.

Wayne HealthCare Diabetes Education programs teach individuals to make informed choices and effective ways to improve their health. Through these programs, individuals with diabetes learn to make the most of day-to-day decisions utilizing the training and information they receive to feel confident in managing diabetes in their own lives.

To enroll in the Wayne HealthCare Diabetes Education Program, your physician must fill out a referral form. Please talk to your family physician about a referral, or if you need assistance, a Wayne HealthCare Certified Diabetes Educator can contact your physician on your behalf to obtain the necessary referral form.

Wayne HealthCare Diabetes Education Program is an American Association of Diabetes Educators Accredited Program.

Diabetic Group Classes

Comprehensive group classes are designed for individuals who are recently diagnosed with diabetes, had a change in treatment, or wish to improve their blood sugar control. The classes focus on how nutrition, physical activity, medication, blood sugar monitoring, and problem solving work together to help you achieve your diabetes management goals.

Classes are held each month.  To meet your schedule, you can attend a morning, afternoon, or evening class.

One-on-One Session with a Certified Diabetes Educator

You can meet privately with a Certified Diabetes Educator to learn more about using your meter, diabetes, diabetic medications, drawing up and administering insulin, complications, and controlling your disease.

One-on-One with a Registered Dietitian

One of the most popular questions asked by diabetics is, "What can I eat?" A dietitian can show you how, by planning and moderation, you can eat just about anything you’d like. In this program, also known as “medical nutrition therapy,” a dietitian specializing in diabetic meal planning will help you to develop food strategies that best fit your lifestyle.

Free Monthly Diabetes Education Programs

A Certified Diabetes Educator leads a monthly program on diabetes-related topics. Diabetics are encouraged to attend these educational sessions to improve blood sugar control. Please call for a program schedule.

Community Programs

Programs include health fairs, Diabetes Day, Dining with Diabetes, lectures and guest speakers. Please contact the Diabetes Education Program for a list of upcoming events.

Upcoming Diabetes Events

Dining with Diabetes

March 16, 2010 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: OSU Learning Center on Wagner Avenue in Greenville
The class provides learning, demonstration and tasting of healthy foods, as well as exercise instruction.

Diabetes Day

April 10, 2010 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Speakers:
  -  Whitney Holsopple, D.P.M. -  “Caring for Your Feet”
  - Karen Droesch RD, LD, CDE – “Are You Smarter Than Your Diabetes Educator?”
  - Laurie White, Ph.D., LISW, ACSW – “Battling the Stress Bully”

Venders will also provide you with the latest information on diabetes products and services.

Diabetes Group Classes

March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
April 6, 12, 19, and 26, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2010 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
August 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2010 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 

Free Monthly Diabetes Education Programs

March

Topic: Keys to Diabetes Self-Management
Wayne HealthCare, March 9, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, March 18, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

April

Topic: Preventing Diabetes Complications
Wayne HealthCare, April 13, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, April 15, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

May

Topic: Nutrition Jeopardy- Discuss nutrition related topics through a game.
Wayne HealthCare, May 11, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, May 20, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

June

Topic: Dining Out
Wayne HealthCare, June 8, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, June 17, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

September

Topic: Overview of Blood Glucose Meters
Wayne HealthCare, September 14, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, September 16, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

October

Topic: Cooking with Diabetes
Wayne HealthCare, October 12, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Preble County Council on Aging, October 21, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Contact

Karen Droesch, RD, LD, CDE
Diabetes Educator/Registered Dietitian
Wayne HealthCare
835 Sweitzer Street
Greenville, OH 45331

Phone: 937.547.5750
Fax: 937.547.5668