Thomasville Medical Center 
Comprehensive Diabetes Education Program
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November 1, 2003 - Walk for Diabetes
E-Mail: diabetes.org/walk
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This is a ten-hour group program including a one-on-one assessment. The curriculum includes the following:
- Explanation of diabetes, diagnosis and types
- Nutrition education and personalized meal plan
- Blood glucose monitoring and American Diabetes Association glucose control guidelines
- Medication information
- Acute and chronic complications (detection, treatment and prevention)
- Exercise
- Foot care
- Sick-day guidelines
- Psychosocial issues including stress management, coping with diabetes and goal-setting
A one-month, three-month and nine-month follow-up is provided.
For more information
Please contact us at (336)718-6770.
