DIABETES SELF- MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

Diabetes Self-Management Education

The purpose of the Diabetes Self-Management Education program is to give the information needed to better manage diabetes. Instructors are Jan Musick, RN and Sandra Dixon, RD, CDE. Education is provided through weekly classes over a several week period.

Information and literature are provided each week. Participation in class activities and testing blood glucose is strongly encouraged.

• Overview of the disease process, blood glucose monitoring, target blood glucose ranges.
• Nutrition, what food affects diabetes control, health meal planning. Signs, symptoms, and treatment of high and low blood glucose, sick day management.
• Reading labels, planning a controlled carbohydrate diet, activity and exercise and how it can work for you.
• Medications for diabetes, preventing chronic complications, foot and skin care.
• Goal setting, recommended schedule for medical care, stress, support and resources for diabetes.

Classes are located at the
Hernando County Health Department
located at 7465 Forest Oaks Boulevard
Spring Hill, FL
Classes are open to the public.

For more information contact Lessett Lozito at (352) 540-6928

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