Diabetes Program

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Classes and Support Groups

Support Groups

Classes: Jump Start Program

Phase I: Introduction to Diabetes Self-Management
Phase II: One-Day Tune-up: The Latest Research

Phase I: Introduction to Diabetes Self-Management

There are 3 classes in Phase I.

The first class is offered on several Fridays each month, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This class consists of nutrition basics, pathophysiology of diabetes, ADA Recommendations for Care, and monitoring skills to test blood sugars.

The second class (the second Friday of each month, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm) consists of nutrition to prevent complications, acute complication management, medication information, and sick day management.

The third class (the third Friday of each month, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm) consists of exercise benefits and recommendations, foot and dental care principles, pregnancy and diabetes information, chronic complications information, behavior goal setting strategies, and how to deal with stress.

How to Sign up:

Call (603) 650-8630 to sign up for a class. Just tell us which Jumpstart class you are signing up for, and we'll tell you the exact time and location of the class.

Phase II: One-Day Tune-up: The Latest Research

Some treatment methods are always being updated by scientific advances. This one-day tune-up exposes people to the "latest and greatest" concepts, techniques, and trends.

Topics:

  • Nutrition

  • Exercise

  • Medications

  • Monitoring

  • New research

  • Motivation

Time:

The third Saturday in May. More details will be available closer to the date.

How to Sign up:

Call (603) 650-8630 to sign up for a class. Just tell us which Jumpstart class you are signing up for, and we'll tell you the exact time and location of the class.

Support Groups

Support groups are held six times a year. Dates are posted in the classes and events section of the DHMC website. We usually feature a guest speaker, and leave time for discussion and questions afterward. Call (603) 650-8630 for more information.