Diabetes (English)

Open to all HealthTexas Primary Care Doctor’s patients who are pre-diabetic, newly diagnosed, patients who may need a refresher course.

Classes are 3 hours duration.  Maximum number of attendees 8 per class.

Topics of discussion:

• overview of diabetes
• pathophysiology, signs/symptoms of high and low blood sugars
• lab values and goals using ADA guidelines
• nutrition- importance of eating balanced meals, identify what foods are high in carbohydrates and how to limit amounts, how to read food labels
• importance of being active
• preventative measures
• how to incorporate life style changes into everyday life
• Taking control of diabetes and partnering with PCP to manage their health

Register by Calling 210.921.9915