Diabetes Classes at St Mary's
Group classes meet every Friday from 1-2
PM. They are FREE and open to everyone. You do not need
to register for these classes. Each series includes 8 weeks
of classes, and covers all aspects of taking care of your
diabetes. Guests are welcome as well.
You do not need to start with Week 1 - you are welcome to start
with any of the classes. We meet in the classroom on the 4th
floor of 2235 Hayes Street.
Week 1 -
What is diabetes? And why do I have
it?
Week 2 - What can I eat?
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Learn about the food groups.
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Learn how to make diet changes.
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Learn how to read food labels and why.
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Find out how the foods you love fit into a meal plan.
Week 3 - How can I
lower my blood sugar?
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Learn what makes your blood glucose rise.
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Find ways to take charge of your diabetes.
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Learn about the dangers of low blood sugar and what to
do.
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Learn about medicines to lower blood sugar.
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Find out what drinking water and doing exercise have to do
with diabetes.
Week 4 - What about cooking? Shopping? Eating out?
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Discuss the every-day realities of living and eating with
diabetes.
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Practical ideas to help you.
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What about snacks? What about alcohol?
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What to pack for lunch or snack.
Week
5 - What should I do
when....?
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I have the flu or other illness
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My blood sugar is high? Or low?
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I run out of medication, or test strips?
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My meter doesn't work?
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I don't understand what my doctor tells me
Week 6 - What about my weight and cholesterol?
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Are there good foods to lower cholesterol?
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How much should I eat to lose weight?
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Is exercise really that important?
Week 7 - How can I
keep healthy with diabetes?
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Why should I control my blood sugar? Is it worth the
effort?
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Learn about the complications associated with diabetes.
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Learn the best ways to avoid these complications.
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Plan your eye, dental, and foot exams
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What about sex?
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Preconception planning
Week 8 - How can I cope? Who can help?
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Practice stress reduction strategies.
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What will my insurance cover?
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Learn about talking to your doctor.
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Talk about other resources available to you.
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What about family?
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