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Diabetes classes at Joslin Clinic

AYER – The Joslin Clinic at Nashoba Valley Medical Center is running a series of ongoing classes about diabetes. If you are new to diabetes, have never had any diabetes education, or need some refresher education to improve your care, Joslin Clinic now offers a series of five small group courses.

“The First Steps” introduces basic information about how diabetes is treated and monitored and what you can do to stay healthy. Ideal for newly diagnosed. Meets first Tuesday of every month 10 to 11 a.m.

“Exercise Basics” discusses how exercise can improve blood sugar control and what patients need to consider before increasing activity levels. Covers risks associated with exercise including how to treat low blood glucose. Meets first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon.

“What Can I Eat?” covers basic nutrition and diabetes, addressing nutrition misconceptions, impact of food on blood glucose, and importance of food portions and reading food labels. Meets second Wednesday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m.

“Weights and Measures” discusses food choices, how to estimate accurate portions and practice measuring food. Participants receive a meal plan with a specific carbohydrate target and are encouraged to schedule a follow-up with the dietitian to fine-tune the plan once in use. Meets second Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon.

In “Monitoring Matters,” participants learn how to monitor blood glucose and what to do with the results to improve diabetes management. Patients receive a meter if they need one. Meets third Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon.

Each course is covered by many insurance plans, and all are offered on either a Tuesday or Wednesday between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon during the first three weeks of every month.

For more information or to register, call (978)784-9534.