HCHC hosts June Diabetes education classes

MT. PLEASANT — Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education Center will host a variety of Diabetes Education Classes in the month of June.

Annual Review Course designed for anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes will take place Thursday, June 8 from 1-3 p.m. in Suite 25 of HCHC.

To reserve a space for this class, call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, June 6. Those wishing to register on the day of the event can do so at the HCHC Registration Desk.

They will host a Continuous Glucose Monitoring Support Group Thursday, June 15 from 2-3 p.m. also in Suite 25.

Participants can take a deeper dive into diabetes topics and connect with others during a Prediabetes Class from 12-1 p.m. Monday, June 19.

Another opportunity to connect and learn more will be available Monday, June 26 from 8:30-2:30 p.m. in Suite 25 for the Diabetes Group Class.

This class welcomes anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes; however, it does come with a fee. Many insurance plans will cover this fee, though.

For more information reach out to HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at (319) 385-6518 and register by Friday, June 23.

According to HCHC, topics will include meal planning; exercise; personal goals; eye disease; glucose monitoring; foot, skin and dental care; complications of diabetes; explanation of diabetes; medications; and behavior modifications.

The class also will include time for questions.

“The purpose of the program is to provide people who have diabetes and their families the latest information regarding the disease and to help them become aware that diabetes education is a lifelong process,” HCHC Diabetes Education Center states.

The HCHC Diabetes Education Center has earned Iowa State Certification. It also has been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association, which assures that it has met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. HCHC’s Diabetes Education team offers Certified Diabetes Educators through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.

HCHC is prepared and committed to caring for you and your loved ones. No youth under the age of 14 are allowed to enter Henry County Health Center unless the child is a patient coming for an appointment. Please remember to cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home when ill.