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BMC And Fairview Offer Diabetes Education Classes - September 18, 2007
PITTSFIELD - The Diabetes Education programs at Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital are offering classes on a wide range of issues in November for those with diabetes.
Four classes scheduled on consecutive Tuesdays, on Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at BMC, each running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the BMC Medical Arts Complex, fifth-floor classroom space. For South Berkshire residents, there are classes on four consecutive Mondays, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Fairview Hospital.
Advance registration and qualification is required for either series of classes. Interested individuals should enroll as soon as possible.
Class topics include: an overview of diabetes; achieving goals; blood glucose monitoring; pattern management; acute complications from the disease; high and low blood sugar; sick day management; nutritional management; meal planning; carbohydrate counting; artificial sweeteners; reading food labels; physical activity; medications and additional medications that may be recommended for diabetes management; chronic complications and their prevention and treatment; foot care; links between heart disease, stroke and diabetes; community resources; diabetes health; goal setting and problem solving; psychosocial adjustments; stress; and depression.
The classes are open to anyone age 18 and over with diabetes; the cost is covered by most insurance programs. Call 413-395-7942 for more information and to enroll. |
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