City of Hope will offer a comprehensive 10-hour Diabetes Education Program (DEP) taught by a psychologist, nurse and dietitian, all Certified Diabetes Educators.
City of Hope’s DEP is designed to increase patient’s knowledge of diabetes and to teach skills necessary for improving day-to-day disease control by covering topics on:
• Medications: Oral and Insulin
• ADA Diet Principles, Carbohydrate Counting and Food Exchanges
• Prevention of Long Term Complications
• Exercise and Activity
• Stress Management, Behavior Change, Community Resources and Goal Setting
Classes are forming for March, May, July, September and November 2008. If you would like information about registration, or have any questions please contact
Mary Lou Hedemark, R.N., C.D.E., 626-256-4673, ext. 62740.