Houston Cancer Institute, PA

Patients and their families are invited to join the
classes in Nutrition Counseling at HCI.

Diabetes Self Management and Training Program Recognized by the American Diabetes Association

The Diabetes-Self Management and Education Program, offered by Debra Latimer, Nutrition & Diabetes Associates, is designed to help you manage your diabetes and live a healthy lifestyle. You will be attending a series of 3-3 hour classes. A new series of classes will be offered every month. The program will offer a new class at HCI, 1220 Blalock, Suite 200, starting the first Thursday of the month, and continuing on two consecutive Thursdays, from 9AM until 12PM.

This program is covered by your health insurance plan. RSVP is a must!

Course Content: Classes 1-2-3

Class One:  Diabetes Overview: Diabetes Pathophysiology, Types of Diabetes, Diagnostic Criteria, Diabetes Medications, Exercise, Self-Blood Glucose Monitoring.  Complimentary blood glucose meter, of patient’s choice, with testing supplies is given to all participants during the first class!

Class Two:  Customized Meal Plan, Carbohydrate Counting, Reading Food Labels, Dining Out, Recipe Conversions.

Class Three:  Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Hypoglycemia; Skin, Dental, and Foot Care; Sick Day Management; Long Term Effects of Hyperglycemia-Prevention and Treatment; Behavioral Change Strategies; Goal Setting; Use of Health Care System and Community Resources.

Note: You must register for class prior to attendance. 
Class fills quickly. 

               You must RSVP to attend, so call (713)464.9559.
  

Plenty of free parking.  Presentation open to the public.

Please RSVP at (713)464.9559 or (713)795.0876 to register for the program.