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All events for August 6, 2010

Class Name	Date	Time
First Steps	August 6, 2010	9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
Location	Instructor	Department
Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, 245 Rochester Hill Road	N/A	Joslin Diabetes Center
Category	Fee	Registration
Diabetes	Contact the Joslin Diabetes Center office	Not Available
Description
In this beginner class, learn - what diabetes is and how it affects the body; - how to care for diabetes; - diabetes medications; - the prevention and treatment of complications; - how to handle high and low blood glucose; - target goals for blood glucose; - what to do on a sick day and how to self manage your diabetes in between doctor's visits Medicare and Medicaid will pay for this class. If you have private insurance, please contact your insurance company for coverage options. Co-pays may be applicable in some cases. Please talk to your PCP to determine which classes you would benefit from most. To register for classes, we must receive a referral from your PCP.

For more information call 603-994-0120.
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Class Name	Date	Time
What Can I Eat?	August 6, 2010	10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Location	Instructor	Department
Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at FMH	N/A	Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate
Category	Fee	Registration
Diabetes	Please call for more information	Not Available
Description
This class provides the foundation information for meal planning. Participants will learn how food effects blood glucose control, how to read a food label as well as identify carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Develop a starter meal plan with goals for carbohydrate intake. Please talk with your PCP to determine which classes you would benefit from. To register for classes we must receive a referral from your PCP regardless of your insurance.

For more information call 603-994-0120.