Learning to manage your diabetes is the first step to enjoying a healthy life. According to a study by the American Diabetes Association, people who participate in diabetes education classes have:
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Increased knowledge and confidence in their ability to manage their diabetes
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Improved blood sugar control
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Better adherence to good self-care practices such as monitoring their blood sugar regularly, exercising, and following a healthy diet.
We offer a variety of classes for patients and their families. A doctor’s referral is required to attend our classes. If you have a referral, call (864) 512-2255 to make appointment for general classes. If you need to talk to a staff member for assistance in getting a referral, call (864) 512-4145.
Classes Offered
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Comprehensive Diabetes Management - A series of three classes that teaches diabetes patients to control their blood sugar, lipids and blood pressure through diet, exercise and medicine
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Insulin Instruction – A class designed for those who are beginning insulin therapy
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Gestational Diabetes Management – A special class for women who develop diabetes during pregnancy
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Carbohydrate Counting – An advanced class for those preparing to begin insulin pump therapy or those on pre-meal insulin who want to learn to adjust their insulin using an insulin-carb ratio
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Insulin Pump Training – A class for those who are new to insulin pump therapy, who need a review or who want to learn about the more advanced features of their pump
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Medical Nutrition Therapy – This class is designed to help those with complex conditions in addition to diabetes, conditions such as renal failure, gastroparesis and celiac disease
One-on-one instruction is available for patients who cannot attend group classes, do not speak English or may be hard of hearing. Call Diabetes Education directly at (864) 512-4145 to make an appointment for one-on-one education, insulin pump training or medical nutrition therapy.