Porter Regional Hospital Announces Diabetes Education Opportunities for February

1/15/2020

Valparaiso, IN – Porter Regional Hospital offers a variety of diabetes education for the community. Classes are as follows:

Diabetes Self-Management Classes
This is a comprehensive program to empower you to control your own health. A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Classes begin at the start of each month and continue for four weeks. Classes are offered on a rotating basis monthly. Call 219-263-7992 for details and to register.

Individual Appointments
A physician’s order and pre-registration are required. Appointments may be made with either a certified diabetes educator or registered dietitian, depending on your treatment method and needs: insulin administration, injectables, gestational diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring and nutritional education. Call 219-263-7992 for details.

Diabetes Support Group
This is a free support group for adults living with diabetes. The support group provides a place for team support including sharing ideas and experiences related to diabetes self-management. Most meetings have guest speakers including dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, and others to help address concerns and hot topics. Support group meetings are held Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US HWY 6, Valparaiso. The next meeting is March 3. Call 219-263-7992 for more details.

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