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

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