Great River Health Diabetes Education is here to help you develop the skills,
knowledge, and attitude needed to live a full, flexible lifestyle while
balancing Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.
Participants are referred by Great River Health providers. Participants
may attend a series of group education classes or meet with the diabetes
educator and dietician one-on-one. This self-management training program
is certified and covered by most insurance carriers.
HCHC’s Diabetes Education has achieved recognition from the State
of Iowa and the American Diabetes Association for meeting the National
Standards for Diabetes Education.
Monthly 10-hour classes in group settings taught by certified diabetic
educators, physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and dietitians.
Follow Up Classes
2-hour class is offered monthly to review diabetes basics.
Individual Education
Content-specific education sessions to meet individual patient needs.
Consultation with Dietitian
One-on-one sessions with a dietitian to address dietary needs.
Gestational Diabetes Education
Individual sessions with certified diabetic educators to educate about
and assist with managing diabetes during pregnancy.
Insulin Instruction
Individual session with certified diabetic educator to learn how to properly
administer insulin.
Hypoglycemia Instruction
Individual education with diabetes education team to successfully treat
and manage hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Diabetes Support Group
Free sessions are offered 5 times a year for patients and their family
members to help cope with the diagnosis of diabetes.
Pre-diabetes Classes
Free classes are offered bi-monthly to address lifestyle changes to manage
elevated blood sugars.
Clinical Services
72-hour Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Insulin Pump Management and Initiation
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Self-management training is beneficial for you if you have diabetes-whether
you are newly diagnosed or you have had diabetes for many years, this
program will help you live a healthier life.
An assessment is conducted by a diabetic nurse educator and/or a dietitian
to determine what your specific needs are. The sessions include Diabetes
overview, glucose monitoring, prevention and treatment of high and low
blood sugars, pattern control, meal planning, food preparation, insulin
therapy, weight management, and exercise. Follow-up will be done by a
registered nurse at three months, six months, and twelve months.
GROUP CLASSES
Diabetes Education offers a group education class for you and a family
member. Classes are offered monthly at HCHC. The classes are taught by
a variety of medical professionals including a physician, registered nurse,
dietitian, pharmacist, social worker, and podiatrist.
Class sessions feature the following topics:
Goal Setting
What is Diabetes?
Chronic Complications of Diabetes
Foot Care
Diabetes Medications
Glucose Monitoring
Skin and Dental Care
Meal Planning
Post Test
Behavior Modification and Coping
The Importance of Exercise
Review Goals
Also available are:
3-Month Follow-up Visits
Follow-up Phone Calls
Support Group
COFFEE CLUB/SUPPORT GROUP
Join us for our Coffee Club
A free social hour discussing diabetes and health topics that concern you. Call
319-385-6518 to learn more.
