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Margo Conners. RN |
603-444-9323 |
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Diabetes Education Coordinator |
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One-on-one self-management education with certified diabetes educators. Patients are provided with information on control and prevention of complications associated with diabetes, and with lifestyle changes, which include activity, nutrition, and effective monitoring.
Current hours are Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Diabetes Self Management Education Program
Mission Statement
Our Diabetes Education Program at Littleton Regional Hospital "...is dedicated to empowering people with diabetes, and their families, with the knowledge and skills necessary to control their disease. Good diabetes management increases health, quality of life and decreases the risks of acute and chronic complications."
Vision
To be the North Country Diabetes Education Program of choice for people living with diabetes and their families.
Diabetes Education – Group Classes
Classes are held on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3.
Class 1- Diabetes Self Management
What is diabetes?
Blood glucose monitoring
Medications
Acute complications (high’s and low’s)
Sick day rules
Class 2 – Meal Planning
Relationship of food & glucose levels
Nutrition (what can I eat?)
Fiber in our diet
Meal planning
Label reading
Review of glucose logs
Class 3 – Preventing Complications through Wellness
What’s your numbers?
Exercise
Diabetes complications
Ongoing care: feet, eyes, and dental
Vacation & traveling
Community resources
Stress management
Class 4 – Fats: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Review meal planning
Types of fats in the blood
Fats in the diet
Sources of cholesterol and fat
Is your food low fat?
Easy ways to spare and skim the fat
Recipe Modification
Cook healthy foods
Eating out guidelines and cookbooks
Behavior change and putting the pieces together
Graduation – you’re in charge.
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