Diabetes Education

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WCHC's Diabetes Education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and certified by the State of Iowa for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education. We are committed to informing our communities how to prevent and control all types of diabetes. Our programs are developed to provide patients with diabetes the skills needed to achieve the best quality of life. Our Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist offers a variety of services for patients with Type I, Type II, Gestational Diabetes, and Prediabetes including:

Individualized Diabetes or Prediabetes Education
Group Diabetes Classes
Annual Follow-up Class
Insulin Pump Instruction and Management
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Pump Support Group
Diabetes Support Group
Follow-up phone calls

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Individualized Diabetes Education

Our Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist will meet with patients one-on-one to conduct an assessment to determine patient's specific needs. During this session, our Diabetes Nurse Educator will train you on self-managing your chronic disease and how to live a healthier life. Instructional topics may also include: general diabetes overview, blood sugar monitoring, understanding and preventing complications, diabetic emergencies, healthy eating/meal planning, exercise, medications, goal setting, and stress management.

Group Diabetes Classes

Group classes provide participants with the skills and support needed to improve their quality of life with Diabetes. Classes are taught by a multi-disciplinary team including: Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Dietitians, Pharmacists, and Social Workers. Topics during these sessions include: goal setting, preventing complications, medications, meal planning, exercise, glucose monitoring, and stress management.

Upcoming Group Diabetes Classes are scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 6th - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday, December 2nd - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Annual Review Class is scheduled for:
Thursday, November 18th - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Registration is required for class. For more information or to sign-up call WCHC's Diabetes Educator at 319-863-2030. All classes will be held at WCHC in the Living Well Center, located through the South Lobby entrance.

Annual Follow-Up Class

Individuals who have participated in previous diabetes education are invited to an annual follow-up class to review skills and techniques to best manage your condition. Participants will review medications, meal planning, tips for dining out, preventing complications, and the ADA's recommendations for standards of diabetes care.

Our Diabetes Nurse Educator is committed to helping you achieve the best quality of life possible. For more information or to schedule diabetes instruction, please call 319-863-3936.

Diabetes Education Contact Information

Location: Entrance #8
Phone: 319-863-3936
Fax: 319-863-2029