Diabetes Education at Drexel Endocrinology

The following are free classes, sponsored by Drexel Endocrinology, to help those living with diabetes manage their condition. Our diabetes education classes are free and open to the public.

Learn the Basics of Diabetes
and
Basic Nutrition for Diabetics

Next Meeting:
Friday, May 24, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Please call Patricia Lawrence at 215-762-8872 to register!

Location:
Hahnemann University Hospital
Bobst Building 6th Floor
Conference Room 626

Presenter:
Lyn Weisbein, R.N., CDE

Topics discussed include:

• Types of diabetes
• Medications
• Recognition and treatment of low blood sugar
• Complications
• Introduction to carbohydrate counting and reading labels
• Understanding basic portion control
• Exercise and weight loss
• Setting goals