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Diabetes Support Group Education

Diabetes get-togethers provide free support for patients with diabetes and their families. For questions or additional information please contact Kelly Lang-Sheppard, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, 405-717-6877.

Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.

INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital West Conference Room C

January 5  Hypertension and Diabetes Kelly Lang-Sheppard, RN, CDE
Feb. 2 Understanding Medications for Diabetes Anthony Davis, Pharmacist
March 1  Diabetic Neuropathy Kelly Lang-Sheppard, RN, CDE
April 5 To be announced
May 3 Meals in Minutes  Amy Warne, Registered Dietitian
June 7 Cholesterol and Diabetes Tamara Meier, APRN-CNS
July 5 No meeting
Aug. 2 Preventing Diabetes Eye Related Problems  Dr. Larry Henry 
Sept. 6 Hypoglycemia Kelly Lang-Sheppard, RN, CDE
Oct. 4  Foot Care  Sherri Boos, Physical Therapist 
Nov. 1 Healthy Holiday Food Choices   Becky Paylor, Registered Dietitian  
Dec. 6 Holiday Dia-bingo Kelly Lang-Sheppard, RN, CDE


MONTHLY OUTPATIENT DIABETES CLASSES
Third Wednesday of each month
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $144.
INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital West Conference Rooms A and B

EDUCATION OBJECTIVES FOR THE CLASSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING.
  • Diabetes disease process
  • Medications
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Complications
  • Healthy coping
  • Nutritional management
  • Physical activity
  • Goal setting