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Diabetes in Pregnancy Class
When
- Tuesday
- Feb. 7, 2012
- 1:00 PM
Description
It is important to reach and maintain good blood sugar control throughout your pregnancy for you and your baby's health. Your physician recognizes the necessity for this education to be included in your prenatal care. This class includes:
Nutrition counseling
Individualized meal plan
Blood glucose monitoring and ketone testing*
Diabetes etiology and risk factors for maternal and fetal complications
The importance and effects of exercise
Medications used for treatment
*By providing your pharmacy or durable medical equipment supplier contact information, a Diabetes Center representative will assist you with obtaining your blood glucose meter and testing supplies prior to class. Please check with your insurance provider to determine which glucose meter is covered under your insurance plan. Please refer to Blood Glucose Meter Options for information on durable medical equipment suppliers.
A one week follow-up visit will be scheduled after completing the class to review your blood sugar, food diaries and answer any questions. (Follow up visit is required to evaluate effectiveness of education and is an American Diabetes Association Certification requirement.)
If you have not already been referred for diabetes education classes please ask your physician for a referral.
Nutrition counseling
Individualized meal plan
Blood glucose monitoring and ketone testing*
Diabetes etiology and risk factors for maternal and fetal complications
The importance and effects of exercise
Medications used for treatment
*By providing your pharmacy or durable medical equipment supplier contact information, a Diabetes Center representative will assist you with obtaining your blood glucose meter and testing supplies prior to class. Please check with your insurance provider to determine which glucose meter is covered under your insurance plan. Please refer to Blood Glucose Meter Options for information on durable medical equipment suppliers.
A one week follow-up visit will be scheduled after completing the class to review your blood sugar, food diaries and answer any questions. (Follow up visit is required to evaluate effectiveness of education and is an American Diabetes Association Certification requirement.)
If you have not already been referred for diabetes education classes please ask your physician for a referral.
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Phone
615-284-2229
