Date: May 13, 2010June 10, 2010July 8, 2010Aug. 12, 2010*Sept. 9, 2010Oct. 14, 2010Nov. 10, 2010Dec. 9, 2010*

Start Time: 9 a.m.

End Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Auditorium
* Trellis Room at Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Fee: Free

Rapides Regional Medical Center is offering a free program designed for adults with newly diagnosed diabetes and for people needing a refresher course in diabetes management. This is a basic diabetes program, therefore, no physician referral is required. The program content follows the American Diabetes Association guidelines and uses a variety of teaching methods to enhance learning. Topics include meal planning, monitoring blood sugar, medications, complications, and learning to deal with a chronic disease. The course is taught by Sandy Couvillon, Registered Dietitian and Amie Starks, Registered Nurse. The program is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required by calling (318) 769-3106.

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