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All classes require a referral from a primary care provider (family physician) to the Diabetes Education Centre. If you have questions regarding referrals, please phone the Diabetes Education Centre.
Living Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes
- Part 1: Getting Started
What is diabetes?
What causes diabetes?
Blood sugar monitoring and targets
Benefits of physical activity
Healthy eating basics
Meal planning strategies - Part 2: Moving Forward
Factors affecting blood sugars
Complications of diabetes
Long-term diabetes management
Carbohydrate counting
Introduction to label reading - Part 3: Medication Review
Diabetes Medications
Other prescription medications
Over-the-couner and herbal medications
Sick day management
Special considerations
Medications affecting blood sugars
Tune-Up Class
A group session held 6 to 12 months after the Living Healthy with Type 2 Diabetes classes to review and update information important for your diabetes management. Some of the topics that will be discussed are: blood glucose checking, medications, weight management, activity and meal plan review.
Advanced Carb Counting
Learn to accurately determine the carbohydrate content of foods and match carbs with your insulin. This class is for all individuals on MDI (multiple daily injections of insulin) and is recommended for those considering an insulin pump.
Heart Health
Learn about blood fats and how to modify your lifestyle choices to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Topics discussed include food fat terminology, lowering salt intake, reading food labels to make heart healthy choices and incorporating activity into your lifestyle.
