Diabetes Education Program

 ADCES is an interdisciplinary professional membership organization that is dedicated to improving prediabetes, diabetes, and cardiometabolic care through innovative education, management, and support. The Diabetes Education Class has a 2-part comprehensive format that lasts approximately 3 hours each. Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires ongoing patient self-management education to reduce the risk of long-term complications. 

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Sessions Include:

🌱A brief physical exam that focuses on the key body sites that diabetes attacks

🌱A diabetic-friendly meal prepared by a chef to serve as an example that diabetic food choices can be extremely tasty

🌱A presentation about diabetes from a medical provider that introduces and explains the many elements of diabetes

​🌱 A certified diabetes educator (ADCES)-led counseling session on how to make healthier food choices
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🌱A review of glucose home monitoring and how to interpret the results

To register call (757) 942 - 8020

​Class Details

Duration: Class is ~3 hours.
Virtual and In-person classes: LIMITED 20 participants per Location: Healthy Living Center
COST: FREE for participants with Medicaid and most insurance
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, or have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. 
To register call (757) 942 - 8020

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Here at the Healthy Living Center we believe treating diabetes not only requires your medical provider's expertise, but also your willingness to actively participate in your own care. We understand that diabetes is the most harmful disorder to the body and the most difficult to understand, which is why the Healthy Living Center offers intense diabetes education and training.