My Diabetes

Managing diabetes can be very challenging. Here are some resources to help you learn more about diabetes and how best to manage it. Be sure to check with your health care team before making any changes to your diabetes plan.

Classes at Joslin Diabetes Center at UCI
Joslin Diabetes Center at University of California, Irvine offers two types of classes:

“Diabetes Today” offers single-topic sessions that address specific issues of diabetes management.

“Steps to Success with Diabetes” is a comprehensive Diabetes Education Program developed by Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston.The program focuses on glucose monitoring, medication management, nutrition basics, exercise, sick-day management, understanding high and low blood sugars, foot care, managing complications and psychosocial adjustment.

Class size is limited and reservations are required. There is a fee for the class, however, each participant may bring one guest at no extra charge. Prior insurance authorization is recommended.

Diabetes Support Group
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (except July and September, due to holidays) on the second floor staff lounge at Gottschalk Plaza.

• July 5, 2010
• Aug. 2, 2010
• Sept. 6, 2010
• Oct. 4, 2010