• Self-management techniques
• Blood glucose monitoring and how to use the results
• Controlling high and low blood glucose
• Proper use of diabetes medications
• Proper nutrition-meal planning, portion control and reading labels
• Preventing diabetes-related complications
• Exercise and diabetes management
• Healthy practices for skin and foot care
• Daily living concerns and family involvement
• The benefits of committing to your own health care
An individual assessment of your learning goals is completed as part of your education program. Individual appointments for meal planning or additional information are available. Ongoing follow up and support is provided.
Classes are held throughout the greater Dayton area including:
Providence Medical Group
One Elizabeth Place
Huber Heights YMCA
Beavercreek Commons Health Building
Germantown Library
Please ask your health care provider for a referral to the Providence Diabetes Center or call (937) 396-8137 for more information.
Diabetes self management education is billed through your insurance; please verify that this is a covered benefit with your insurance plan.
Class Details * Class Calendars
Referral Form for your Physician
Meet the staff at Providence Diabetes Center