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CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPSLakeview Hospital Diabetes Education Program Presents:
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| Behavior Change | Exercise | |
| Kidney Disease | Stress Relief | |
| Eye Disease | Insulin Use | |
| Proper Footwear | Blood Sugar Testing | |
| Wound Care | Holiday Eating |
Utah Diabetes Center, University Health Care
Education Courses
- Day and evening classes
- Most insurance accepted
- 615 Arapeen Drive, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah
- For dates, times and registration, please call (801) 587-3913
Education at Community Clinics (for the newly diagnosed patient):
Redwood Center (1525 W. 2100 S., SLC)
Education at Utah Diabetes Center (for the newly diagnosed or returning patient)
Registration is required for group classes and individual consults.
Session where you can exchange information, feelings and ideas. Groups offer discussion, question and answer sessions, and other activities.
FREE and open to ALL adults in the community, 18 years and older. Spouses and support members are encouraged to also attend.
Every 4 th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm - 7:30pm
Gestational Diabetes Class in Spanish and English
The Utah Diabetes Center is accepting all patients. Those without insurance may be covered. Please call for more information.
Spanish Gestational Diabetes Class
Every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 4:00pmEnglish Gestational Diabetes Class
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Every 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Utah Diabetes Center accepts patients without insurance. Please call for more information.
Cada 3er miercoles y jueves del mes de 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm
El centro de diabetes también acepta pacientes sin aseguaranza. Para más información llamar al 801-587-3913 o al 585-5413
Granger Professional Pharmacy in West Valley City, UT
- When: November 12th and then the first Thursday of every month after that. Free Introduction to Diabetes class from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
- Who: Neal Catalano, RPh, CDE
- What: Introduction to Diabetes class offered for free and opened to all the public
- Why: To help give people additional tools to manage their Diabetes
- Where:Granger Professional Pharmacy in the Granger Medical Center located at 3725 W 4100 S West Valley City, UT 84124
Starting the first Thursday in Janaury and the first Thursday of each month thereafter, we will be offering our free Introduction to Diabetes class from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Starting the first Thursday in February, an additional class for a fee (most insurances can be billed) from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. In addition- we will also be offerering individual sessions for those who are interested in having 1-on-1 education time.
Future for-fee classes in the series will be:
- Your Diabetes Medications
- Insulin 101
- Excercising and Diabetes
- How to manage your blood glucose
- Continuing to have success with Diabetes
People can RSVP to Diabetes101@ymail.com as well as email with any questions. They can also call 1-801-965-3639.
Free Diabetes Self-Management Course
Mountain West Medical Center
255 South 100 East, Tooele
Schedule and information about how to register
Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Exercise Program
University of Utah Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic
The University of Utah Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic offers a 6 week exercise program (12 sessions) for individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Exercise sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6:00pm. The program is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment that promotes a well-balanced exercise routine. The program emphasizes aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises with a focus on appropriate exercise intensity and progression for each individual as well as blood sugar management.
The program includes a pre-exercise consult with Sheldon Smith , MS , CDE. The cost is $100 and a physician's referral is required for participation. Following completion of the class, participants are eligible to enroll in the independent maintenance program. This is ongoing for a monthly fee of $25. Please call Sheldon at 801-581-6696 for more information.
Tongan and Samoan Diabetes Education Classes
Sponsored by the National Tongan American Society
Please call (801) 467-8712 for more information before attending to verify times and locations.
Tongan Classes:
Tuesdays: 11-12noon
Harman Senior Center
4090 South 3600 West, West Valley City, UT
All Senior Citizens welcome
Transportation and lunch provided
Thursdays: 1-2p.m.
Sunday Anderson Westside Senior Center
868 West 900 South, SLC, UT
Samoan Classes:
Tuesdays: 11-12noon
Harman Senior Center
4090 South 3600 West, West Valley City, UT
All Senior Citizens welcome
Transportation and lunch providedThursdays: 7-8p.m.
Hunter Library
4740 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT
All ages welcome
Hill Air Force Base Diabetes Classes
First and third Tuesday of every month at the Family Medicine Clinic, 75th Medical Group at Hill AFB. People with diabetes, families, and significant others are all welcome
Topics include:
- Podiatry (foot health)
- What Is Diabetes?
- Dental
- Nutrition
- Optometry (eye health)
- Pharmacy (medicine)
- Psychological Aspects & Stress
- Exercise
Hill Air Force Base Diabetes Refresher Course
Second Tuesday of every month. Bring your water and join a new and interesting interactive presentation.
The Diabetes Care Centers of Utah at Davis Hospital in Layton Utah sponsors a Diabetes Support Group. The group meets at 7pm for one hour, on the 4th Thursday of the month, (with the exception of November when the group will meet on November 18, 2010, and no meeting will be held in December). In January, the group will continue with the 4th Thursday of each month.
The address to the Diabetes Care Center is:
The Robert F. Bitner Medical Office Building (located just west of the Davis Hospital Emergency Room)
2132 North 1700 West ste. B150 (basement level)
Layton, Utah 84041
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A speaker comes every month to discuss a topic that the participants have indicated they would like to learn about. The topic in November 2010 is "Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes" taught by our certified diabetes educator (CDE). Other sessions will have various physicians and specialists come and discuss eye care, foot care, basic diabetes care etc. Then the group will have discussion during the later half of the meeting. The group facilitator is a licensed social worker who has type 2 diabetes.
Anyone is welcome to attend. There is no cost for anyone. If you would like more information, please call 801-807-7360.
Download a Blood Glucose Log from the American Diabetes Association.
Whether you have diabetes, or care for someone with diabetes, living well and managing diabetes can be challenging. Healthy living begins with understanding diabetes, medications, and food choices to keep your diabetes under control. Brush up on your diabetes knowledge and get started with your learning at our FREE interactive and fun-filled tours. Our Diabetes Care Pharmacist will kick off the 90-minute tour with diabetes education and tips on keeping your heart healthy. Our Registered Dietician will lead you through the store to teach you how to read labels and plan meals or snacks. Learn what foods to have on hand, that taste good, and keep your diabetes under control. Check out new products and samples. Living well with diabetes can be enjoyable and empowering.
Seating is limited, so register today. Register at www.afstores.com/DiabetesReg
or contact these pharmacies today!
To post or update resources, please contact:
Grant Sunada, MPH
Media Liaison
Utah Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 142107
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107
Phone: (801) 538-6896
Fax: (801) 538-9495
E-mail: gsunada@utah.gov