Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, will be holding a four-session diabetes educational program on July 14th, 21st, 28th & August 4th from 5pm – 7pm to be held at the hospital. Registration for this class is required. The cost of the four-session program may be reimbursable by insurance.

This four-session program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management.  Our goal is to give you the self-management skills to control your diabetes. Family members/significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions.

Program Schedule

Week #1
What is diabetes: physiology and self-care skills review
Week #2
Meal Planning
Eating out, reading labels
Week #3
Self blood glucose monitoring and management
Sick day rules, traveling
Week #4
Medications used to manage diabetes
Stress management—coping with diabetes and lifestyle changes
Summary and course evaluations, goal setting

Pre-registration is required prior to attending classes. To register and to obtain additional information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, extension 2446.