Blood Sugar Workshop (Virtual)
Description: An introductory TWO part series designed to help individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes. Due to COVID- 19, all workshops will be held over Zoom Healthcare.
Part 1: Getting Started
- What is diabetes?
- What causes diabetes?
- How is prediabetes/diabetes diagnosed?
- How do I prevent long term complications related to diabetes?
- Is diabetes reversible?
Part 2: Taking Charge
- How can I manage my blood sugars?
- What can I eat when I have prediabetes/ diabetes?
- Can exercise help with prediabetes/ diabetes?
- How does stress impact my prediabetes/ diabetes?
Length: 2 class series, 2.0 hours each
Group facilitators: Diabetes Nurse Educator, Diabetes Dietician
Group Size: 10 -15
Referral: You may contact the Diabetes Education Program directly (see contact us), or ask your primary care provider to refer you to our program (see referral form).
2024 – 2025 Blood Sugar Workshop Schedule:
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BSW Part 1 |
Timings | BSW Part 2 | Timings |
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
9-11am |
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
9-11am |
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 |
5-7pm | Thursday, November 28th, 2024 | 5-7pm |
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 |
9-11am | Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 | 9-11am |
| Thursday, December 12th, 2024 | 5-7pm | Thursday, December 19th, 2024 |
5-7pm |
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Thursday, January 9th, 2025 |
5-7pm | Thursday, January 16th, 2025 | 5-7pm |
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2024 |
9-11am | Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 | 9-11am |
| Thursday, February 6th, 2025 | 5-7pm | Thursday, February 13th, 2025 |
5-7pm |
| Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 | 9-11am | Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 |
9-11am |
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 |
9-11am | Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 | 9-11am |
| Thursday, March 20th, 2025 | 5-7pm | Thursday, March 27th, 2025 |
5-7pm |
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Thursday, April 10th, 2025 |
5-7pm | Thursday, April 17th, 2025 |
5-7pm |
| Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 9-11am | Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 |
9-11am |