The following are free classes, sponsored by Drexel Medicine Endocrinology, to help those living with diabetes manage their condition. Diabetes education classes are free and open to the public.
Learn the Basics of Diabetes
and
Basic Nutrition for Diabetics
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Please call Patricia Lawrence at 215-762-8872 to register!
Location:
Drexel Medicine
219 N. Broad Street
6th Floor Conference Room
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Presenter:
Lyn Weisbein, RN, CDE
Topics discussed include:
- Types of diabetes
- Medications
- Recognition and treatment of low blood sugar
- Complications
- Introduction to carbohydrate counting & reading labels
- Understanding basic portion control
- Exercise and weight loss
- Setting goals
Making an Appointment at Drexel Endocrinology
Although appointments are not necessary for this educational class, if you wish to make an appointment with a Drexel endocrinologist, please call 215-762-5030. The Drexel Endocrinology office is located at The Arnold T. Berman, M.D. Building, 219 North Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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