2 day type 2 workshop
The 2-day workshop is recommended for individuals with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The program is offered on consecutive days, Tuesday and Wednesday, up to three times a month. A family member or support person also is welcome at no additional charge.
2-Day Oral Agents Workshop
TUESDAY
9:00 – 9:30:
Introductions
9:30 – 12:00:
What is diabetes?
- Carbohydrate digestion, absorption, use and storage
- Label reading, carbohydrate counting
- Sugars and sweeteners
- Individualized carbohydrate intake goals
- Practice session, questions and answers
12:00 – 1:00:
Lunch
1:00 – 3:00:
Overview of diabetes
- Medications for diabetes treatment
- Hemoglobin A1c, testing blood sugar
WEDNESDAY
9:00 – 9:15:
Questions from Tuesday
9:15 – 12:00:
Highs and lows
* Sick day, travel, medical alert identification
* Prevention of long-term complications
* Importance of support and diabetes
12:00 – 1:00:
Lunch
1:00 – 3:00:
Weight control
- Heart health
- Cholesterol and fats
- Alcohol
- Low sodium and other blood pressure lowering strategies
- Exercise