ALMH provides diabetes education programs

[May 03, 2019]  Memorial Diabetes Services at ALMH is a Nationally Accredited Program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), providing core standard diabetes education and promoting the AADE 7 Self-Care Behaviors.

There are four, two hour Sessions in the initial Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) Program called Diabetes 101.

Follow-up DSME and individual or group Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT or Diet Counseling) is encouraged after completing the classes to assist in meeting your changing needs with long-term diabetes management. Both services are proven to decrease complications of diabetes.

Required: Initial Diabetes Assessment Appointment -encouraged prior to class
Verification of Session enrollment by Instructor prior to class attendance
Recommended- Bring a 3 ring binder (1/2 to 1+1/2 inch)

Location: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln.

Spring 2019 DSME Class Sessions will be held at the following times:

APRIL AFTERNOONS: Thursdays 1:15 to 3:30 pm
Session 1- Apr. 4,
Session 2- Apr. 11,
Session 3- Apr. 18,
Session 4- Apr. 25
ALMH Wombacher Room- first room on the right after Lobby

APRIL EVENINGS: Thursdays 5:00 to 7:15 pm
Session 1- Apr. 4,
Session 2- Apr. 11,
Session 3- Apr. 18,
Session 4- Apr. 25
ALMH Wombacher Room- first room on the right after Lobby

MAY AFTERNOONS: Thursdays 1:15 to 3:30 pm
Session 1- May 2,
Session 2- May 9,
Session 3- May 16,
Session 4- May 23
ALMH Wombacher Room- first room on the right after Lobby

MAY EVENINGS: Thursdays 5:00 to 7:15 pm
Session 1- May 2,
Session 2- May 9,
Session 3- May 16,
Session 4- May 23
ALMH Wombacher Room- first room on the right after Lobby

GROUP MEDICAL NUTRITION CLASS FOR DIABETES MEAL PLANNING:
Saturday May 11th 10:00 am to 12:00 am
OR
Tuesday May 28th 5:00 pm to 7:15 pm
ALMH Steinfort A- turn left after lobby, conference room first right

Visit www.almh.org Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center at ALMH, Diabetes Education for Diabetes Self Management Education Program information (DSME Diabetes Self-Assessment Form and answers to Frequently Asked Questions)
and About ALMH, Calendar for DSME Class and Support Group schedules.

Jennifer DiPasquale, RD, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and Program Coordinator

Sarah Tierney, RN, CDE, Program Instructor

Call ALMH Diabetes Services to schedule your Initial Diabetes Assessment appointment at [phone].

[Angela Stoltzenburg, MBA
ALMH Community Health Collaborative, Director]