August 19, 2008

Living with Diabetes

         Winter Haven Hospital is pleased to present “Living with Diabetes,” a series of four classes, which begins  on the  first Wednesday of each month  from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.  The next series starts on  September 3, 2008, with classes continuing on the 10th, 17th, and 24th.  The classes are held in the Education Classrooms, Winter Haven Hospital, 200 Avenue F, NE, Winter Haven.  Topics covered will be:

•          Overview of Diabetes
•          Meal Planning
•          Self-blood glucose monitoring
•          Awareness of complications
•          Dealing with stress

         The goal of the program is to motivate individuals with diabetes to follow their treatment plan, to enhance a full life, and to prevent complications. 

          The fee for the entire series is $25.00 per family. No fee is charged for those who have previously attended the series, or those who have been hospitalized in the past 8 weeks at a Mid-Florida Medical Services facility.

          For more information or to register, please call the Winter Haven Hospital Education Department at 297-1706, weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.