The Diabetes Workshop is for anyone with diabetes and prediabetes or anyone else who has a special interest in diabetes such as a caregiver or a family member of someone with diabetes.

This workshop includes 6 classes, one hour each.  A personalized meal plan will be provided for each participant.  The workshop will include a variety topics presented with PowerPoint presentations, guest speakers, in-class demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Topics to be discussed throughout the Diabetes Workshop:

Class 1 – What is Diabetes?

• Understanding diabetes
• How diabetes medications (including insulin) work
• Monitoring blood sugar – When to test and what the results mean

Class 2 – Eating with Diabetes

• Carbohydrate versus calorie counting
• How to plan meals and snacks, including meal and snack ideas!
• How to prioritize information on Nutrition Facts label – Bring your food packages from home.
• What to order at a restaurant, including “Best Picks” – Bring a menu from your favorite restaurant.

Class 3 – More on Eating with Diabetes & How Exercise Helps

• Recipes and what to eat
• How to eat what you love and still control your blood sugar

Class 4 – Living With Diabetes

• Recognizing and treating hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Causes & preventing hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
• Caring for your feet
• What to do on sick days

Class 5 – Complications of Diabetes

• How having diabetes impacts your overall health
• What to look for and what health tests to have on a regular basis
• How to prevent diabetes complications

Class 6 – Putting it All Together

• “Participants Choice” review session – YOU choose what you want to learn more about.
• How to find support
• Troubleshoot problems & know your resources
• Set SMART goals

Spring 2017 Session

Class 1 – Wednesday, March 22nd
Class 2 – Wednesday, March 29th
Class 3 – Wednesday, April 5th
Class 4 – Wednesday, April 12th
Class 5 – Wednesday, April 19th
Class 6 – Wednesday, April 26th

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 308 A & B

Registration fee is $45 for all 6 sessions and includes a meal at each session plus all your materials.   Non-credit fee waiver eligible.

Instructor: Sarah Bowman, Diabetic Educator and Registered Dietitian.

Please register using the new Learning Management System:
– Login at My Missouri State.
– Go to the “Profile” tab.
– Click “My Learning Connection” under the Professional Development section.
– Once there, type Diabetes Workshop into the search box at the upper right of the screen.
– Follow the prompts to use your non-credit fee waiver or pay for the class.

Questions?  Contact BenHunt@missouristate.edu