Patient Education

Education is an important component in diabetes management. At the Joslin Diabetes Center, we empower you with the tools to better manage your diabetes. As with any chronic disease, diabetes affects individuals differently and no one knows your body better than you do. Whether you’re looking for classes on nutrition, exercise, or even just a support group, the center’s resources are available to help you live healthier with diabetes.

Education / Diabetes Management
• Patient and family education
• Community outreach
• Continuing medical education for physicians
• Endocrinology fellowships for new doctors

Diabetes Classes
Joslin Diabetes Center at University of California, Irvine offers classes for patient with diabetes, their family and care givers.

Diabetes Support Group
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the second floor staff lounge at Gottschalk Plaza.

You do not have to be a Joslin patient to attend the Support Group. Bring a friend!

2011 Support Group Meeting Dates

June 6
July- NO MEETING
August 1
September- NO MEETING
October 3
November 7
December 5

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