Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education

MT. PLEASANT — Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education is hosting the following classes for April:

Thursday, May 9 — Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25

Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, April 9, to reserve your spot. The day of class, register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the class. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.

Monday, May 13 — Free Prediabetes Class, 12-1 p.m., Suite 25 -

Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others

Thursday, May 16 — Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Suite 25

Find support and learn the latest regarding your continuous glucose monitor.

Monday, May 20 — 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, March. 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.

HCHC Diabetes Education 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. Please remember to cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home when ill.