Diabetes Education
We have a fine team of professionals who have invested many years in diabetes care.
Kandis Cruz, RN, CDE —
Kandis is a Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator that has taught Diabetes Education for 12 years as an Air Force Nurse. She has been a Certified Diabetes Educator for the last 10 years and is the Program Coordinator of our Diabetes Team. Our classes are a Community Service to our public - no charge - just education!
Margo Wesley, RN, BSN, CDE —
Margo is a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and a Certified Diabetes Educator for more than 9 years. She is an alternate diabetes educator.
Rebecca Moore, RD, CDE, LD —
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator and has been assisting people with diabetes for over 30 years.
The Diabetes Education Department provides special education by certified educators about self-management of this disease. For more information, ask your nurse or physician, or call our office at 907-861-6885.
The Best Diabetes Care is Self-Care
The Diabetes Basics Series is designed to give you the self-management tools you need to avoid serious but preventable complications of diabetes.
The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) showed us that better diabetes management resulting in tighter blood pressure and blood glucose control:
- Reduced the incidence of retinopathy (eye disease) by greater than 25%.
- Reduced the incidence of nephropathy (kidney disease) by more than 30%.
- Reduced the incidence of neuropathy (nerve damage) by more than 30%.
- Reduced the incidence of strokes by more than 30%.
Initial Assessment
- Individual appointment with a Certified Diabetes Educator to tailor the class to your personal needs
- Set goals to begin your lifestyle changes.
- Skills on how to monitor your blood glucose
- Get started on an exercise plan
Session 1
Focuses on acquiring skills for daily self-management. You will leave this session with:
- Information on what causes diabetes and why you have it
- An individualized meal plan
- Ability to precisely count carbohydrates for optimal glucose management
- Information on the types of exercise that help improve your diabetes
A smile and the belief that managing diabetes is possible!
Session 2
Puts your skills into motion to individualize your self-management. You will leave this session with…
- The ability to treat and recognize high and low blood glucose; what A1C means
- Knowledge of variety of diabetes medications
- Skills to carefully examine and care for your feet
Managing diabetes is empowering!
To Register for Classes Call: 861-6885
Leave your name and phone number on our voice message machine and a clerical assistant will call to schedule you for our classes.
We encourage you to bring a family member, caregiver or close personal friend to our classes free of charge.