2 Day Prediabetes/Type 2 Diabetes Workshop

The 2-day workshop is recommended for individuals with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. The program is offered on consecutive days, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-2 times per month. A family member or support person is welcome at no additional charge, if capacity allows.

2-Day Diabetes Workshop

AM Program Schedule

TUESDAY                                                         

9:00 AM  – 9:30 AM:

  • Check-in and introductions

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM :

  • What is Diabetes?
  • Carbohydrate digestion, absorption, use and storage
  • Label reading, carbohydrate counting
  • Sugars and sweeteners
  • Individualized carbohydrate intake goals
  • Practice session, questions and answers

12:00 PM  – 1:00 PM :

  • Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM :

  • Testing blood glucose
  • Overview of Diabetes
  • Medications for Diabetes treatment

WEDNESDAY

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM:

  • Check-in and questions from Tuesday

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM:

  • Hemoglobin A1C
  • High and low blood glucose
  • Sick days, travel, medical alert identification
  • Prevention of long-term complications
  • Importance of support and Diabetes

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:

  • Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM:

  • Weight control
  • Heart health
  • Cholesterol and fats
  • Alcohol
  • Low sodium and other blood pressure lowering strategies
  • Exercise

PM Program Schedule

TUESDAY                                                         

12:00 PM  – 12:30 M:

  • Check-in and introductions

12:30 AM – 3:00 PM :

  • What is Diabetes?
  • Carbohydrate digestion, absorption, use and storage
  • Label reading, carbohydrate counting
  • Sugars and sweeteners
  • Individualized carbohydrate intake goals
  • Practice session, questions and answers

3:00 PM  – 3:20 PM :

  • Break

3:20 PM – 5:00 PM :

  • Testing blood glucose
  • Overview of Diabetes
  • Medications for Diabetes treatment

WEDNESDAY

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM:

  • Check-in and questions from Tuesday

12:15 PM – 2:00 PM:

  • Weight control
  • Heart health
  • Cholesterol and fats
  • Alcohol
  • Low sodium and other blood pressure lowering strategies
  • Exercise

​2:00 PM – 2:20 PM:

  • Break

2:20 PM – 5:00 PM:

  • Hemoglobin A1C
  • High and low blood glucose
  • Sick days, travel, medical alert identification
  • Prevention of long-term complications
  • Importance of support and Diabetes