BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic will present its three-part diabetes self-management classes beginning Monday, Nov. 20. Preregistration and pre-assessment is required for all of those attending. Call Linda Russell, RD, LD, CDE, or Elaine Drew, RN, CDE, CFCN at 207-647-6064 to register.

The classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 27; and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 29.

The classes are designed to give general information about diabetes and help patients manage their diabetes. The course also introduces patients to a diabetes support system.

Over the three classes, participants will cover the following subjects:

• An overview of diabetes, complications, diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia;

• Diabetes process and treatment options;

• Goal-setting and problem-solving;

• Nutrition management: meal plans, carbohydrate-counting, cooking tips, dining out guidelines;

• Glucose monitoring and control;

• Diabetic foot care;

• Maternity care: preconception care, pregnancy and gestational diabetes management;

• Importance of daily exercise;

• Psychosocial adjustment; and

• Diabetic eye care.

The classes are covered by MaineCare, Medicare, and other insurance companies. Participants are encouraged to check coverage with their insurance provider prior to the class.

A dietary consultation is required, and should be completed before the classes begin; call Linda Russell at 207-647-6062 to schedule. Participants are encouraged to bring a relative or friend with them. Following sign-up, each attendee will receive the “Your Diabetes Guidebook” for use in the class.

FMI, register: 207-647-6064.

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