Diabetes Education Classes
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for a while, it is important you take care of yourself to reduce the chance for complications later on. Designed to help you better manage your diabetes, Porter's American Diabetes Association approved diabetes classes are taught by certified diabetes nurse educators and dieticians who work with you one-on-one and in group settings.
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23.6 million adults & children
in the United States
- 7.8% of the population –
have diabetes.
Diagnosed =
17.9 million people
Undiagnosed =
5.7 million people |
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Living with diabetes is not easy, but it is manageable and studies have shown that patients who complete diabetes education had fewer hospitalizations and lower medical costs than those who receive no formal assistance. |
The diabetes classes are presented by nurses and dietitians who have specialized diabetes training. The focus is on self-management.
