Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education September Events

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

Tuesday, Sept. 3- Diabetes Support Group — Back by popular demand, we will be having another grocery store tour! Meet us at the entrance of Hy Vee in Mt. Pleasant just before 2 p.m. on Sept. 3rd. Please RSVP to Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518.

Thursday, Sept. 12 — Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25

Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 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 class.

Monday, Sept. 16- Free Prediabetes Class, 12-1 p.m., Suite 25 — Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others.

Tuesday, Sept. 17- Informational Meeting with Omnipod, 2 p.m., Suite 25 — Come learn how you can make diabetes a smaller part of your life! Anyone who is on insulin and interested in learning more about diabetes technology is welcome to attend!

Thursday, Sept. 19- CGM Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Suite 25.

Monday, Sept. 23 — Diabetes Group Class — this diabetes education class is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The class is 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite 25. 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. 20.

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.