Learn more, build confidence and find support for managing diabetes

Managing diabetes or prediabetes involves more than medication. Nutrition, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, preventive care and ongoing education can all play an important role in managing your health.

Missouri State is offering an upcoming on-campus Diabetes Education Program to provide practical information, education and support for individuals living with diabetes or prediabetes, as well as their family members and caregivers.

🩺 Upcoming Diabetes Education Program

When: Monday, October 12 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Where: Magers Health and Wellness Room 100
Cost: FREE | Dinner provided
Who: Anyone with diabetes or prediabetes, as well as family members and caregivers

The six-week program will provide practical information and strategies related to:

• Healthy eating and meal planning
• Appropriate exercise
• Monitoring
• Creating action plans
• Preparing for sick days
• Understanding complications from diabetes
• Finding support and resources
• Building confidence in managing your health while maintaining an active and fulfilling life

Register Through My Learning Connection

1. Log in to My Missouri State.
2. Select the Learning and Development card.
3. Choose My Learning Connection.
4. Search for Diabetes Education Program.
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration.

View the Diabetes Education Program Flyer

Additional Support at Magers

The Diabetes Education Program is one way to learn more and build skills for managing your health. Magers Health and Wellness Center also offers dietetic services for additional support with nutrition, diabetes management and healthy lifestyle changes.

Meet Jill Trotman, R.D., C.D.E.

Dietitian and Diabetic Educator

Jill joined Magers in 2019 and enjoys helping patients identify small, realistic changes that can positively impact their health.

Her advice for health and wellness:

“Be grateful for your body, take care of it now with movement, nourishment and rest. You won’t regret it.”

Diabetes Education May Be Covered by the Mo State Health Plan

In addition to the educational program offered through Employee Wellness, diabetes education may be covered under the Missouri State University health plan when applicable plan requirements are met.

Educational training: One medically necessary unit of educational training is allowed per illness per lifetime. Subject to approval by the Utilization Review Coordinator, a new unit may be allowed when there is a change in diagnosis, prescribed treatment or prescribed supplies. Examples include changing from non-insulin-dependent to insulin-dependent diabetes or from self-injection to an insulin pump. A unit may include multiple visits with different specialists over multiple days.

Questions about health plan coverage? Contact Point C at 417-886-6886.

For additional information, visit the Mo State University Health Plan.

Please note: Health plan coverage for diabetes education is separate from the free educational programming offered through Employee Wellness.

More Support Through Employee Wellness

Healthy eating and regular physical activity can complement diabetes education and support overall health. Employee Wellness offers additional opportunities throughout the year, including:

Weight Watchers
Check out the new Weight Watchers challenge for support with healthy eating, weight management and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Exercise is Medicine
Explore resources that connect physical activity with health and provide ideas for incorporating more movement into your routine.

You can also explore other Employee Wellness, Campus Recreation and nutrition resources available throughout the year.

Take the Next Step

Whether you are living with diabetes, managing prediabetes or supporting someone you love, there are resources available to help.

Start with the upcoming Diabetes Education Program, and explore the additional support available through Magers, the Mo State Health Plan and Employee Wellness.

Learn. Connect. Take small steps toward better health.