Health & Wellness Classes

Introduction to Living with Diabetes - ADA Recognized

Living with Diabetes is a comprehensive program on diabetes self management approved by the American Diabetes Association that is comprised of four, 2-hour classes. People who are newly diagnosed with diabetes are encouraged to attend all four classes. Those with a longer history of diabetes can utilize the program to refresh or fine-tune their diabetes self management skills in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, medication or goal setting and can sign up for appropriate classes.

This introductory class answers the question, “What is diabetes?” You will have the opportunity to share your feelings with other people who have diabetes and learn how they cope with everyday issues. In addition, you will learn about monitoring your blood glucose and the symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypo– and hyperglycemia. Finally, you will create a personal goal to change your behavior regarding your blood glucose monitoring.

A referral from your clinician is required for you to participate in this class. If you are interested in attending, please let your clinician know and you will be referred.

Schedule

• Braintree office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Tuesday, September 14; 5:30 - 7:30PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Friday, November 5; 8:00 - 10:00AM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Chelmsford office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Monday, September 20; 6:00 - 8:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Monday, November 22; 6:00 - 8:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Concord - Concord Hillside Medical Associates      [Directions]
  
  
  • Friday, September 10; 9:00 - 11:00AM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Tuesday, November 2; 6:00 - 8:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Friday, January 7; 9:00 - 11:00AM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Kenmore office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Tuesday, September 14; 2:00 - 4:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Saturday, November 6; 10:00AM - 12:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Medford office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Tuesday, September 21; 5:30- 7:30PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Tuesday, November 23; 5:30- 7:30PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Peabody office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Wednesday, November 10; 4:00 - 6:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
  • Wednesday, January 12; 4:00 - 6:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Riverside (Newton)      [Directions]
  
  
  • Thursday, November 11; 5:30 - 7:30PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    
• Wellesley office      [Directions]
  
  
  • Wednesday, September 22; 5:00 - 7:00PM
    Call 1-877-439-5465 to register for this class.
    
    

  Fee:

  This class is covered by your health insurance and may be subject to co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles according to your policy.

  You will not be required to pay a fee for the class at check-in, but may be billed later.

  Cancellation Policy:

  If we cancel a course due to low enrollment, you will be notified 3 business days before the course.