LifeLong Medical

Basic Information

Date: April 28, 2010 - May 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
Location: 10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA94605

Event Contact: Chan
Telephone: 510-419-0888

Contributed By: Family Bridges, Inc.

Summary:

Self Care Skills Development & Medical Nutrition Therapy This comprehensive diabetes education series will cover the following topics: What is Diabetes? Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Developing Your Picture Perfect Meal Plan and much more....

Description:

The diabetes epidemic is a public health priority in California. Between 1996 and 2006 the prevalence of diabetes in California increased by 40%. In 2006 the number of Californians with diabetes was about 2.5 million or 8.2% of the adult population. Prediabetes, a condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes, is so common that current estimates range from 30-40% of the adult population. Diabetes can lead to serious complications: Nephropathy, Neuropathy, Retinopathy and premature death.
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Diabetes Education Center Present:

• Everything you ever wanted to know about diabetes, what to eat, your diabetes medications, the best exercises
• Based on latest guidelines of American Diabetes Association
GROUP CLASSES: MORNINGS and EVENINGS
INDIVIDUAL Sessions Also Available
Taught by Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians
Medicare and most insurances accepted.Physician Referral Required
 

 

DIABETES Self Management Training Program

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Eating Right and Take Charge of your Diabetes 
Blood Sugar 
Blood Cholesterol 
Blood Pressure 
Weight
Understand your medication 
Picture Perfect Meal Plan 
Carbohydrates 
Protein 
Fiber, 
Fats, Trans Fats 
Fast Food 
Eating Out 
Portion Control 
Cholesterol Lowering
Nutrients and Foods
Glycemic Index 
Monitoring Blood Sugar ? Sodium 
Omega 3 Fats 
Alcohol 
Sweets, Sugar-Free Food 
Food Labels 
Stress Control 
Blood sugar, Cholesterol, BP Goals 
Sick Day Food Plan 
Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements
and Antioxidants 
Low and High Blood Sugar 
Timing of Meals & Snacks 
Adjustments for Exercise 
 

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