Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education

MT. PLEASANT — Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education is hosting the following classes for the remainder of September.

Thursday, Sept. 21 — CGM Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Suite 25

Monday, Sept. 25 — Diabetes Group Class, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Suite 25

This diabetes education class is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. There is a fee; however, many insurance plans cover the program.

Directions will be given when you call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register by Friday, Sept. 22.

Topics 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. There will be 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.

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.