ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

Berlin, Md. - The Atlantic General Diabetes Center at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management education classes in November 2019.

The series of four, two-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise, and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes. A family member is invited to attend. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality education, and program staff includes a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian, both of whom are Certified Diabetes Educators.

Advance registration and a referral from your primary care provider (which the program can obtain) are required.

Diabetes Self-Management is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurance.

Details

Classes will be held on the following Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019.

Location
Atlantic General Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md.

Please call 410-208-9761 for more information and to register.