Diabetes is a complex and serious disease, and managing it every day can be challenging. Upson Regional Medical Center is committed to guiding you and your loved ones through treating your condition with our Diabetes Education Services.
Diabetes Education Services offer free, three-hour classes—available for in-patients and out-patients. Taught by diabetes care and education specialists and registered dietitians, these classes cover the basis of diabetes self care, including:
- Provision of self-management education including identification of self-care obstacles
- Support and education related to diabetes devices and diabetes medications
- Meal planning and carbohydrate counting instruction
- Risk-reduction strategies in diabetes self-care
- Exercise and weight management related to diabetes
Well-controlled diabetes is the cause of absolutely nothing! Attend a class and learn how you can stay healthy with diabetes.
Call 706-647-8111, ext. 1165 for class dates and registration information.