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The Diabetes Connection
January 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
One event on January 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on January 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on January 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on March 6, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on March 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on March 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on March 27, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on May 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on May 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on May 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on May 29, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on July 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on July 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on July 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on August 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 11, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on November 6, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on November 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on November 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on December 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital hosts a four-session diabetes educational program, The Diabetes Connection, several times throughout the year. Pre-registration is required.
As a person with diabetes, Nanticoke can help teach you the self-care skills needed to keep you on track. Our four-session diabetic program includes weekly education sessions in a group setting. One family member or significant other is welcome to attend as a passenger on your diabetic road trip. The cost of the program may be reimbursable by insurance.
2019 Dates & Times:
Daytime, 9:30 to 11:30 am:
- February 5, 12, 19, 26
- April 9, 16, 23, 30
- June 4, 11, 18, 25
- October 8, 15, 22, 29
Evenings, 5:00 to 7:00 pm:
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
- May 8, 15, 22, 29
- July 17, 24, 31, and August 7
- September 4, 11, 18, 25
- November 6, 13, 20, and December 4
Program Schedule:
Week #1
What is Diabetes? Physiology and Self-Care Skills Review
Week #2
Meal Planning, Eating Out, Reading Food Labels
Week #3
Self Blood Glucose Monitoring & Management, Sick Day Rules, Traveling
Week #4
Medications Used to Manage Diabetes
Stress Management—Coping with Diabetes & Lifestyle Changes
Summary & Course Evaluations, Goal Setting
To register or for more information about this course, contact Nanticoke’s Diabetes Education Department at 302-629-6611, extension 2288. To learn more about diabetes services at Nanticoke, visit www.nanticoke.org/diabetes.
