When it comes to managing your diabetes, knowledge is power. That’s why we offer a monthly eight-hour class called Living Well with Diabetes, a Positive Approach.
Our class is typically led by knowledgeable diabetes educators, including nurses, dietitians and other health care professionals who can guide you through your treatment plan to help alleviate any fears and answer your questions. You’ll also learn how to:
- Balance your eating, physical activity, medication and blood sugar monitoring routines.
- Incorporate lifestyle needs, such as cultural eating habits and exercise preferences, into your treatment plan.
- Make traveling and dining out easier and healthier.
- Prevent, recognize, and treat high and low blood sugars, and devise a plan for sick days.
- Prevent or delay complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage and sexual problems.
- Prevent and treat foot problems with a focus on early recognition.
- Decrease your health care costs by reducing the need for expensive hospital stays and treatment of complications.
- Develop healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills.
- Improve your confidence in your ability to manage your diabetes.
Ready to learn more?
For more details, call the NAH Diabetes Education office nearest you and leave your name, address and phone number. We’ll contact you as soon as possible.
In Flagstaff, call 928-773-2033.
In Verde Valley, call 928-639-6346.
These classes require a physician referral to attend and are usually billed to your insurance. If you have met your annual deductible, many insurance companies will cover the cost of the class with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Please check with your insurance before registering for the class.
If you’re testing your blood sugar at home, please bring your meter and any recorded results to class.
Looking for support? Join our diabetes support groups in Flagstaff and Cottonwood.