Overview of Diabetes Education Classes:
- ARMC’s Diabetes Education Program is called Diabetes F.I.T.
- Foods High in Nutrition
- Increase Activity
- Take medications correctly
- The Diabetes F.I.T. program is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).
- Our Goal is to provide our client’s with the knowledge, skills and support they need to successfully life healthy and fit lives with diabetes.
What Do We Offer?
- Group classes
- Offered in Spanish and English at various times and locations
- Consists of a series of 3 two hour classes
- Snacks are provided during class, free of cost
- One family member or caregiver is welcome to attend the classes with you
- Upon completion of all three classes you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a goody bag!
- Individual consults
- Available for all other languages
- Available for special circumstances
- Direct access to certified diabetes educator(s)
- Diabetes educators will follow up with participants who complete the diabetes education series via telephone calls for one year
- All participants receive the phone number to the Diabetes Education Team for any questions they have related to diabetes
What Will You Learn?
- Class # 1: Basics of Diabetes
- What is diabetes?
- Monitoring blood sugar
- American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) target goals for A1c, LDL, blood sugar, and blood pressure
- Problem Solving: hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
- Class # 2: Diabetes & Nutrition
- Healthy eating: good vs. bad fats, food groups
- How food affects blood sugar levels
- Carbohydrate counting
- How to plan a healthy meal
- You will receive individualized meal plan
- Class # 3: Exercising, Medication & Delay of Health Risk
- Being Active: ADA’s recommendations, exercise prescription
- Taking Medication: Pills and Insulin, sharps disposal/rotating sites
- Problem Solving: Sick day rules
- Healthy Coping: Diabetes burnout, mental health services
- Reducing Risks: Foot exams, quit smoking, complications of diabetes
- SMART Goals: learn how to set goals to help improve your health and diabetes
How Do I Register for Classes?
- Ask your primary care provider to submit a referral to ARMC Diabetes Education Program
- If you do not have insurance, please contact us as there are resources available to help if you qualify
For More Information Call:
Kylah RN, BSN, CDE
Diabetes F.I.T. Program Coordinator
(909) 421-9497