Diabetes is a serious disease affecting 16 million Americans and the numbers are rising! Bluefield Regional Medical Center understands the devastating complications of uncontrolled diabetes and how it directly contributes to heart attacks and strokes. Our diabetes education team, consisting of registered nurses, physical therapists, registered dieticians, pharmacists and social workers, provide free comprehensive education classes emphasizing self-management skills, nutritional management and the ADA standards of care. All participants will have an initial assessment prior to the class. Individual instruction is also available with a physician referral. Call 327-1697 for additional information.

The American Association of Diabetes Educators endorses the newly-revised
American College of Endocrinology diabetes guidelines:

    * Target Alc of 6.5 or below
    * Target blood sugar of 110 or below before eating
    * Target blood sugar of 140 or below after eating
    * Lower the age of diabetes screening for high-risk groups from 45 to 30.
    Recent statistics from the Centeres for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that diabetes has increased 33% from 1990 to 1998, with an alarming increase (76%) among people aged 30 to 39.

BRMC DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2006

The BRMC diabetes Self-management education program has earned the Certificate of Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This program offers high-quality education to the patients it serves. Assuring high-quality education for self-care is one of the primary goals of the Education Recognition program. Through the support of our diabetes education team, which includes dieticians, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, and registered nurses, individuals with diabetes will learn the necessary skills to take control of their diabetes.


These classes will be held in the Education Room of Building A, suite #105. One family member, a spouse or significant other is welcome to attend with the person having diabetes. Individual sessions are available for those individuals requiring insulin instruction, instruction for gestational diabetes, all children with diabetes and individuals with barriers to learning. A physician order is required. Call 327-1697 to pre-register (seating is limited), all class participants must have an initial assessment completed prior to the class. Medicare and most insurances cover the cost of Diabetes Self-Management Education.

BRMC Self Management Education Class Schedule

  • Jan. 10th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
  • February 14th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 
  • March 14th, T uesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 
  • April 11th,Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm   
  • May 9th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • June 13th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm 
  • July 11th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
  • August 8th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • September 12th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm   
  • October 10th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • November 14th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • December 12th, Tuesday 12:30 pm-4:30 pm


*** The BRMC Diabetes Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 2:30pm - 3:30pm in the Education Room of Building A Suite #105 . Anyone with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes is welcome to join us.


*** Obtained ADA Education Recognition and Certification 3-31-02 ***


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