Diabetes Solutions
A comprehensive diabetes educational program accredited by the American Diabetes Association.
Empowering Better Diabetes Management
Our Diabetes Solutions program gives people with diabetes the tools and knowledge needed to better manage their disease. You need the support of your full diabetes team – your primary provider, diabetes educator, dietitian, exercise physiologist, behavioral health advisor, and care partner – to achieve optimal control of diabetes. Education is key to empowering you to better manage your diabetes.
Educational Classes
Diabetes Solutions is a comprehensive educational program accredited by the American Diabetes Association. The class content includes information about:
- Diabetes
- Healthy eating
- Being active
- Monitoring blood sugars
- Diabetes medications
- Problem solving
- Reducing risks
- Healthy coping
This is a comprehensive program that consists of two, five-hour sessions. Each session runs from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm and includes lunch. You are not required to attend consecutive classes in the same month.
A physician referral is required and participants must submit registration two weeks prior to the class (printable class schedule or view the Diabetes Solutions class). Getting into the class is easy: ask your doctor to fill out this referral form, sign it, and fax it back to us at 785-623-5108.
For more information about the class, contact Pawnee Valley Community Hospital at 620-285-3161.
Class Time
8:45 am – 2:30 pm
Location
St. Joseph Meeting Room
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
923 Carroll Avenue
Larned, Kansas
Program Goals
Our Diabetes Solutions program aims to:
- Help participants become active in their own care and diabetes management
- Provide avenues for patients to be successful in achieving self-management goals
- Ensure our program focuses on the national standards of care according to the ADA and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
- Provide interactive learning and up-to-date information on diabetes self-management
- Provide education to caregivers so they feel comfortable being a part of the patient’s support team (caregivers are encouraged to join patients at no additional cost)
For additional questions call Pawnee Valley Community Hospital at 620-285-3161.