Nationally Recognized Four Day Session
Basic Skills Class - 8 Hours
Pre-Diabetes Class
Support Group
Services


Nationally Recognized Four Day Session

Nationally Recognized Four Day Session

**Please contact us at 402-399-0777 ex 230 to receive an approximate cost with your insurance coverage!**

You must register to attend!

A four-day, in-depth course focusing on treatment and management methods to promote health for those taking insulin as well as Type 2 individuals struggling on oral medications.

At the conclusion of the program a detailed report is sent to each patient's primary physician to ensure continuity of care.

Sample Schedule

Learning To Live Well With Diabetes

Comprehensive Treatment & Training Program

All lectures and interviews are conducted by physicians, diabetes nurse educators, registered dietitians, and an exercise physiologist. This program includes individual medical management with a physician specializing in diabetes care and certified diabetes educations (RN & RD).

Day 1

  • Individual Consultations with Endocrinologist, Nurse and Dietitian
  • Overview of Cause and Treatment of Diabetes
  • Monitoring Diabetes Control and Understanding Essential Lab Tests
  • Meal Planning and Carbohydrate Counting
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring Lab

Day 2

  • Individual Consultations with Endocrinologist, Nurse and Dietitian
  • Medications for Blood Glucose Control
  • Nutrition: Its Role in Diabetes Management
  • Exercise - A Tool in Diabetes Management
  • Resources: Recipes, Cookbooks, Food Guides, Snack Ideas
  • Pattern Control - Balancing Food, Activity, and Medications

Day 3

  • Individual Consultation with Endocrinologist and Nurse
  • Dining Out and Ordering from Menus/Alcohol Use Guidelines
  • Insulin Pump Therapy (Optional)
  • Recognition, Treatment & Prevention of Low Blood Sugars
  • Taking Care of Your Skin and Feet
  • Label Reading and Grocery Shopping Tips
  • Travel Tips
  • Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
  • Ketoacidosis
  • Managing Diabetes on Sick Days

Day 4

  • Emotions/Coping with Diabetes
  • Modifying Fat Intake
  • Planning Your Exercise Program
  • Balancing Food and Insulin with Extra Activity
  • Stress and Diabetes
  • Community Resources
  • Making Your Treatment Plan Work (Goal Setting)
  • Standards of Care
  • Hope for the Future (Research)
  • Individual Exit Consultations with Endocrinologist, Nurse, and Dietitian

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Basic Skills Class - 8 Hours

Basic Skills Class - 8 Hours with 1 hour of follow-up 4-6 weeks after class...

  • April 28 & 30, 2008 (Mon & Wed) from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • May 12 & 15, 2008 (Mon & Thurs) from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • May 27 & 29, 2008 ( Tues & Thurs) from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • June 9 & 12, 2008 (Mon & Thurs) from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • June 30 & July 2, 2008 (Mon & Wed) from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • July 14 & 17, 2008 (Mon & Thurs) from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

**Please contact us at 402-399-0777 ex 230 to receive an approximate cost with your insurance coverage!**

Session 1 (4 hours):

  • Registration
  • Diabetes Overview: Prevalence, Diagnosis, Type 1, Type 2, Symptoms, Treatment Overview
  • Monitoring Diabetes Control
    Blood sugar goals, glycosylated hemoglobin
  • Dietary Management
    ADA recommendations for calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat
  • Meal Planning Methods (Carbohydrate Counting) and Label Reading
  • Individual Meal Planning
    Carb distribution, keeping 24 hour food diary
  • Medications for Blood Sugar Control
    Insulin: types, action times, standard vs. intensive regimens
    Oral Medications: actions, side effects, combination therapy
Session 2 (4 hours):
  • Benefits of Exercise: Effect on control of blood sugar, weight and blood pressure
  • Planning Your Exercise Program
  • Low Blood Sugars - Symptoms, Cause & Treatment
  • Chronic Complications: Disease of blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves
  • Preventing Complications: Standards of medical care, self-care goals, foot care guidelines, stress management, understanding lab tests
  • Review of Food Records and Blood Sugars (Looking for Patterns)
  • Changing Behaviors Tips and Coping Strategies: Write behavior change objectives

Topics To Be Discussed:

  • Overview of Diabetes
  • Monitoring Blood Sugar Control
  • Diabetes Medications
  • Dietary Management including Meal Planning/Label Reading
  • Role of Exercise
  • Prevention of Complications
  • Behavior Changes
  • Pattern Control

Participants are eligible to receive a Free Blood Glucose Meter & Training

Many insurance plans may cover the cost of the class.

You must register to attend, call 399-0777 for details.

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Pre-Diabetes Class

A program designed for those who are at-risk of developing diabetes or are interested in weight loss.

Each three-session program will focus on preventing Type 2 diabetes.
Cost of 3-session program...$45

August 5th, 12th, and 26th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What You Will Learn
Simple Food Plans
Easy Exercise Tips
Practical Steps to Reduce Risk Factors
Motivation Techniques

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Support Group

"Living Well With Diabetes" - Free Educational Support Group

  • Meeting Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Second Saturday of Every Month)
    11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Wellness Workshop will follow...
  • Meeting Location: Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
  • 2910 South 84th Street (East Bay in Frederick Square Plaza)

May 10, 2008
TOPIC: Preventing Diabetes Foot Complications
SPEAKER: Michael Cullen, DPM, Podiatrist

June 14, 2008
TOPIC: Don't Let Diabetes Steal Your Sight
SPEAKER: Dr. Sade Kosoko Lasaki, Ophthalmologist, Creighton University Medical Center

July 12, 2008
TOPIC: The Importance of Depression & Diabetes
SPEAKER: Syden Quardi, Psychiatrist

August 9,2008
TOPIC: Getting to the Heart of Diabetes
SPEAKER: Aryon Mooss, MD, Cardiologist

For directions and more information, contact Elliot Brown at (402) 399-0777 or e-mail at ebb75@cox.net

Also bring a friend!

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Services

One-to-One Services

The following is provided by a Registered Nurse nationally certified as a diabetes educator:

  • insulin administration
  • overview of diabetes - causes and treatment
  • benefits of diet and exercise
  • recognition and treatment of low blood sugar
  • management goals
  • blood glucose monitoring - target ranges
  • skin care and hygiene needs
  • benefits of good blood sugar control
  • pattern control
  • avoiding high blood sugars

The following is provided by a Registered Dietitian nationally certified as a diabetes educator:

  • diet history
  • evaluation
  • meal plan instruction
  • nutritional management
  • label reading
  • grocery shopping
  • dining out

Insulin Pump Initiation

Certified Pump Trainers will take you through pre-pump education, starting you on your pump and following up to assure a successful experience. For details about pump education education program call (402) 399-0777.

Weight Management Consult

An individual consultation with a registered dietitian devoted to assisting individuals in weight reduction through personalized intervention.

Community Resource Center

Housed in DECM, the resource center will provide up-to-date educational materials, pamphlets, videos, computer links and blood glucose downloading capabilities to serve the entire community. A lending library and equipment loan program will also be available.

Quarterly Newsletter

With a mailing list of over 7,000 DECM Newsletters address current issues and management topics.

Health Professional Training

A certified training program that provides health professionals wishing to expand their knowledge of diabetescontinuing education hours.Nurses will be awarded hours, and registered dietitians will be awarded 22.5 continuting education hours.

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Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
info@diabetes-education.com
2910 South 84th St.
Omaha, NE 68124
1-800-779-3374