| Date | Session | Summary |
|---|
| February 16 | Heart Health Help | People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease than someone without diabetes. We will help you understand the link between diabetes and heart disease. |
| March 16 | Carbohydrate Counting: Easy as 1, 2, 3! | Carb counting is preferred by many people with diabetes because it allows for flexibility in meal planning. Learn three easy steps to carb counting from our Registered Dietician, JoEllen Neefe. |
| April 20 | Care of Kidneys | There are no symptoms of early kidney disease, but there are tests to detect it! |
| May 18 | Medication Madness | We will discuss the various medications used to treat diabetes and help you understand the differences among them. |
| June 15 | Strike the Stress | We will discuss what "stress" is, what causes it and how to manage it. |
| July 20 | Diabetes Appointments: Make them Count | Ready: Bring meter and list of blood sugars
Set: Write down questions
Go:Come prepared! |
| August 17 | Pause... Before Eating | A lot of people eat for the wrong reasons. Food will not make our depression or boredom go away. We will discuss emotional eating and coping strategies. |
| September 21 | Sit and Be Fit | You don't have to run a marathon for activity! Come join us for physical activity ideas, including chair exercises. |
| October 19 | Let's Go Grocery Shopping | Join us for a grocery store tour at the Piggly Wiggly in Sauk City. |
| November 16 | Healthy Holidays | We'll discuss how to maintain your weight and blood sugar control through the holiday season. |
| Date | Session | Summary |
|---|
| February 17 | Heart Health Month | Are you aware that what
you eat and what you do (exercise) affects your heart health? Your lifestyle
can make a difference. |
| March 17 | March is National Nutrition Month® | Come meet
Prairie Clinic's Registered Dietician, JoEllen Neefe and have your
nutrition-related questions answered. |
| April 21 | Travelling with Diabetes | Are you going on
vacation or do you have questions about travelling with diabetes? We have tips
for vacationing and travelling with diabetes. |
| May 19 | Get Moving! | Cardiac Rehab Specialists from
SPMH will be here to motivate you to be physically active |
| June 16 | Home Monitoring and Diabetes Medication | We will review blood sugar monitoring and blood sugar goals. We will also discuss diabetes medications. |
| July 21 | Take Care of Your Feet | Foot care is very important for everyone with diabetes. Learn helpful tips to prevent serious problems with your feet. |
| August 18 | Carbohydrate Counting | Learn the basics of carbohydrate counting and meal planning from our Registered Dietitian, JoEllen Neefe. |
| September 15 | What's in Dr. Baker's Shopping Cart? | Dr. Maribeth Baker from Prairie Clinic took the Diabetes Support Group on a grocery store tour at the local Piggly Wiggly. The tour focused on the perimeter of the store and Dr. Baker provided several helpful tips to eat healthy. |
| October 20 | Diabetes Bingo | Come join us for some BINGO! We will be playing Diabetes Bingo and learning more about diabetes. |
| November 17 | Holiday Meal Planning | The most important thing about managing diabetes during any holiday season is to plan ahead. We'll provide you with some helpful tips. |
