Diabetes Self-Management

• ARMC's Diabetes Education Classes
• What Do We Offer?
• What Will You Learn?
• How Do I Register for Classes?

ARMC's Diabetes Education Classes

Overview of Diabetes Education Classes:

• ARMC’s Diabetes Education Program is called Diabetes F.I.T.
  • Foods High in Nutrition
  • Increase Activity
  • Take medications correctly
• The Diabetes F.I.T. program is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).
• Our Goal is to provide our client’s with the knowledge, skills and support they need to successfully life healthy and fit lives with diabetes.

What Do We Offer?

• Group classes
  • Offered in Spanish and English at various times and locations
  • Consists of a series of 3 two hour classes
  • Snacks are provided during class, free of cost
  • One family member or caregiver is welcome to attend the classes with you
  • Upon completion of all three classes you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a goody bag!
• Individual consults
  • Available for all other languages
  • Available for special circumstances
• Direct access to certified diabetes educator(s)
  • Diabetes educators will follow up with participants who complete the diabetes education series via telephone calls for one year
  • All participants receive the phone number to the Diabetes Education Team for any questions they have related to diabetes

What Will You Learn?

• Class # 1: Basics of Diabetes
  • What is diabetes?
  • Monitoring blood sugar
  • American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) target goals for A1c, LDL, blood sugar, and blood pressure
  • Problem Solving: hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
• Class # 2: Diabetes & Nutrition
  • Healthy eating: good vs. bad fats, food groups
  • How food affects blood sugar levels
  • Carbohydrate counting
  • How to plan a healthy meal
  • You will receive individualized meal plan

• Class # 3: Exercising, Medication & Delay of Health Risk
  • Being Active: ADA’s recommendations,
• exercise prescription
  • Taking Medication: Pills and Insulin, sharps disposal/rotating sites
  • Problem Solving: Sick day rules
  • Healthy Coping: Diabetes burnout, mental health services
  • Reducing Risks: Foot exams, quit smoking, complications of diabetes
  • SMART Goals: learn how to set goals to help improve your health and diabetes

How Do I Register for Classes?

• Ask your primary care provider to submit a referral to ARMC Diabetes Education Program
• If you do not have insurance, please contact us as there are resources available to help if you qualify

For More Information Call:

Xavier Karikitan, MSN, RN
Diabetes F.I.T. Program Coordinator
909-580-6226