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Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education is an essential piece in diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes. The Utah Diabetes Center has a diabetes education team that consists of an RN, two Clinical Dietitians, and a Clinical Pharmacist.

Our educators are highly skilled in all areas of diabetes education including Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) through certification with the American Diabetes Association. Our patients are taught the skills they need to monitor and maintain their blood sugars at a healthy level and decrease complications associated with diabetes.

Diabetes Education Group Classes offered by our team at the UDC, as well as in the Salt Lake community, are listed below. Patients are also scheduled for individual education visits with our educators depending on their individual needs.

Diabetes Education Classes for 2007

Education at Community Clinics (for the newly diagnosed patient):

Diabetes Self Management Training -

• Greenwood Health Center (7495 S State, Midvale)
• Redwood Health Center (1525 West 2100 South, Salt Lake City)
• South Jordan Health Center (1091 W. South Jordan Parkway, Suite 500, South Jordan)
• Redstone Health Center (1743 West Redstone Center Drive, Suite 115, Park City)

Education at Utah Diabetes Center (for the newly diagnosed patient/ or patient returning for education) - Registration is Required:

Diabetes Review (2hr class)

In this class participants learn about the ins and outs of diabetes. They learn what diabetes is, problems associated with diabetes, treatment of diabetes, and goals of therapy. Blood sugar monitors are offered free of charge.

Nutrition Class (2hr class)

In this class participants learn about healthy eating and diabetes. Participants will be taught basic meal planning methods focusing on consistent carbohydrate meals.

Behavior Modification Class (2hr class)

In this class participants will learn how physical activity can improve blood sugar control, strategies for coping with diabetes, relaxation techniques and changing lifestyle habits.

Basic Carbohydrate Counting (2hr class)

Introduction to carbohydrate counting for people using insulin. Participants will learn how to estimate carb intake and dose insulin using an insulin to carb ratio.

Gestational Diabetes Class (2hr class)

In this class participants will learn about diabetes during pregnancy. They will learn about risks and how to manage the disease using diet, physical activity and blood sugar monitoring.

Pump Night (1¿ hour class)

This is for patients considering a pump. It is held once a month in the evening.

Advanced Pumping (1¿ hour class)

In this class participants learn how to maximize their insulin pump for optimum control of their diabetes. Participants explore the different types of boluses, basal adjustments for various situations (e.g. exercise, traveling, sick days), and other advanced features on their pump.

For more information, please call (801) 587-3913.