BMC Offering Diabetes Education Classes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Diabetes Education Program at Berkshire Medical Center is offering classes in June and July for those with diabetes on a wide range of issues.There are four classes scheduled on consecutive Tuesdays in June, from June 5 to June 26, each running from 6 to 8 p.m. at the BHS Diabetes Education Program offices at 510 North St. The July classes are held on consecutive Wednesdays, from July 11 to Aug. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m., also at 510 North St.
Advance registration and qualification is required for either series of classes. Register in the Diabetes Education Program by calling 413-395-7942 or by clicking on the Calendar link at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org. Interested individuals should enroll as soon as possible.
Class topics include: an overview of diabetes; achieving goals; blood glucose monitoring; pattern management; acute complications from the disease; high and low blood sugar; sick day management; nutritional management; meal planning; carbohydrate counting; artificial sweeteners; reading food labels; physical activity; medications and additional medications that may be recommended for diabetes management; chronic complications and their prevention and treatment; foot care; links between heart disease, stroke and diabetes; community resources; diabetes health; goal setting and problem solving; psychosocial adjustments; stress; and depression.
The classes are open to anyone age 18 and over with diabetes, and the cost is covered by most insurance programs. Call 413-395-7942 for more information and to enroll.
