The Diabetes Care Team is a nationally recognized program that meets the American Diabetes Association standards for care and education. Our team is comprised of endocrinologists and certified diabetes educators (registered nurses and registered dietitians). Together they provide individual and group education, support and counseling for adults and children with diabetes and their families.
Our program offers information and support that will increase your understanding and empower you to manage diabetes. Our team offers:
- Individual care and education
- Access to support groups
- Community-wide educational programs (available upon request)
- Community resources
- Individual consultation and classes (available with a referral from your primary physician)
- Diabetes classes and individual consultations are a Medicare benefit
DIABETES CARE TEAM CLASSES & PROGRAMS 27th Annual Living Well with Diabetes Education Series
2010 Dates to Be Announced
Each fall we offer a Diabetes Education Series, featuring information-packed evenings designed to empower all those living with diabetes, friends, family members and health care providers. The series is FREE and there are door prizes each evening.
Our 2009 Series concluded on September 24th. For more information, or if you would like to pre-register for the 2010 event, please contact Becky Jinzo at 720-494-3102 or email Becky Jinzo. You may also return to this page for program updates.
"Diabetes Day to Day" Monthly Classes
These classes are for people newly diagnosed with diabetes and for people who want better control. Classes are held at Longmont Clinic, which is located at 1925 West Mountain View Avenue.
2010 Classes
Thursday, January 21 & 28 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 18 & 25 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 13 & 20 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Registered Dietitians and Nurses will help you learn about:
- Daily Meal Planning
- Carbohydrate Counting
- Grocery Shopping
- Dining Out
- Illness Concerns
- Exercise
- Getting the Lab Results You Want
- Monitoring Tips and Timing
- Diabetes Medications
- Correcting the Highs and Lows
Class price of $360 includes the two-part class for participant and one family member or friend. You can return at any time within a year at no additional cost. We will also bill your health insurance, as it is a covered benefit for many people, including those with Medicare. For more information or to register for class, call 720.494.3102 or email Becky Jinzo
"Learn More, Know More" Series
This series of FREE interactive programs helps participants address ways to maintain good health and delay cardiovascular disease and diabetes:
Know Your Resistance
Monday, March 29
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) and develop a "game plan" for preventing or delaying cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Know Your Nutrition
Monday, April 26
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Understand the role of nutrition and basic carbohydrate counting in IRS, diabetes, and weight control.
Know Your Healthy Steps
Monday, May 24
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Understand the role of exercise in maintaining and improving overall health. Learn how increasing the level of exercise over time can improve blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight control. Each class participant will receive a workbook and complimentary blood glucose monitor from Bayer Health Care. Classes will be held in Longmont Clinic's lower level East Building waiting room at 1925 West Mountain View Avenue. Call 720-494-3165 or email Becky Jinzo to reserve a seat.
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