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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Meet With A Pharmacist

Confused about your diabetes medications?
Would you like to meet individually with a pharmacist?

If you have diabetes and have questions about your medication, the Central Ohio Diabetes Association is able to provide you with a private consultation with a Registered Pharmacist.

These individual consultations will be held at the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (1100 Dennison Avenue) and are free of charge.

To register for your FREE consultation, send an e-mail (include full name and phone number) to Lindsey at: Lmatz@diabetesohio.org. Or call Lindsey at the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (614-884-4400).

Class Descriptions

Central Ohio Diabetes Association Class and Services Description

Diabetes Self- Management Education (DSME) classes

A complete diabetes education series covering a wide range of topics to help you understand your diabetes and how to manage it. Classes include: types of diabetes, high and low blood glucose (sugar) and how to treat it, monitoring blood glucose, medications, complications of diabetes and how to avoid them, personal goal setting, coping with diabetes, basic nutrition, carbohydrate counting, portion sizes and meal plans. DSME includes both group and individual meetings with a Registered Pharmacist for instruction on the important role of diabetes medications.

DSME classes are offered 3 different days every month
Series 1 - The last two Tuesdays from 1 to 4 pm
Series 2 - The First three Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Series 3 - The second and third Fridays - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

To register call the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (614-884-4400)

Nutrition for Diabetes

(1 class, 2 hours)

Managing diabetes requires paying close attention to what one eats. This class focuses on healthy nutrition for a person with diabetes. Class includes: effects of food on blood glucose (sugar), carbohydrate (carb) counting, and portion sizes. Every month on first Thursday 11:30AM– 1:30PM

Meter Training and Individual Counseling Also Available

Please call 614-884-4400 for more information

Please refer to the website's calendar for the actual schedule of classes.
Please note that registration is required for all the classes.

Free Brush Up Series - May 23 - 6 to 7 pm

Brush-Up Series

The Brush-Up series gives Central Ohio Diabetes Association clients an opportunity to continue their diabetes education through quarterly classes that cover a wide variety of topics. Sign-up for this free class today. Call 614-884-4400 for more information.

Thursday May 23 - 6 to 7 pm

Diabetes and Your Feet
Featuring Dr. Animesh (Andy) Bhatia, DPM, CWS

Upcoming Diabetes Education

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Inch By Inch

Join The Central Ohio Diabetes Association
for the Inch By Inch Class Series in May
Next Class Series: Saturdays-May 4, 11 and 18 (10 am to 12 pm)

Inch By Inch is a Central Ohio Diabetes Association prevention program designed to support realistic weight management. he Inch By Inch Program, led by a dietitian and fitness consultant provides information and guidance to support weight management and health.

Attendees will:

Be part of an upbeat, discussion-based program, receive education, guidance, tools for meal planning, nutrition, recipes, eating away from home, physical activity and more.

Plan a realistic weight goal and learn strategies that support nutrition, weight and activity goals.

To register call the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (614-884-4400) Class size is limited

Inch By Inch is a free program. Funding for Inch By Inch has been provided by Abbott Nutrition and the United Way of Central Ohio.