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DIABETES EDUCATION SERIES
Empower Yourself with Knowledge and Self-Management Skills |
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| Pennington Biomedical Research Center is offering an informative and motivating Diabetes education and prevention program called TAKE 5 for Diabetes. TAKE 5 is a series of 5 classes that meet once a week for 5 weeks.
To see the current session schedule click here,
TAKE 5 is for people who:
- have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes recently,
- have been living with diabetes for years, or
- have prediabetes (blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes)
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TO REGISTER, CALL:
225-763-0918 |
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The TAKE 5 program adheres to American Diabetes Association guidelines. Topics include: Diabetes Overview, Healthy Nutrition and Meal Planning, Physical Activity, Medications, Glucose Monitoring, Foot Care, Diabetes Complications, and Handling Stress and Emotions.
The good news: There is now scientific proof that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay developing type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) found that people at increased risk for diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight through increased physical activity and a low fat, low calorie eating plan. The study showed that participants reduced their risk of getting type 2 diabetes by 58%. PBRC is one of the sites participating in the DPP study and several of our TAKE 5 instructors have experience as life-style counselors for DPP.
| Take 5 Class Information |
Instructors:
Our instructional team, guided by Dr. William Cefalu, is well-balanced, and includes registered nurses, registered dietitians, and a clinical psychologist. Several of these nurses and dietitians have completed advanced training in diabetes education and are designated as Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE).
Where:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
When:
All classes meet Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
To see the current session schedule click here,
Fee:
The charge for the program is $50. We encourage you to bring a family member at no extra charge. Currently we do not accept insurance payments.
Classes:
Classes meet either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. View our schedule below.
TAKE 5 includes 5 classes and an individual appointment with a registered nurse and registered dietitian. At this appointment (approximately 1 ½ hours) you will work with the nurse and dietitian to develop an educational learning plan with behavioral change objectives. Upon completion of our 5-week educational program we will provide your physician’s office with your Diabetes Self-Management Support (DSMS) plan developed by you and our educators. Approximately 6 months later, you will be contacted by one of our educators for a follow-up visit, either in person or by phone.
To Register:
Call 763-0918
Registration is required. Registration deadline is 14 days prior to first day of class. |
Session 13
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Session 14
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Session 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Class 1
Wed., April 9, 2008
Class 2
Wed., April 16, 2008
Class 3
Wed., April 23, 2008
Class 4
Wed., April 30, 2008
Class 5
Wed., May 7, 2008
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Class 1
Wed., May 14, 2008
Class 2
Wed., May 21, 2008
Class 3
Wed., May 28, 2008
Class 4
Wed., June 4, 2008
Class 5
Wed., June 11, 2008
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Class 1
Wed., June 25, 2008
Class 2
Wed., July 9, 2008
Class 3
Wed., July 16, 2008
Class 4
Wed., July 23, 2008
Class 5
Wed., July 30, 2008 |
TO REGISTER, CALL:
225-763-0918 |
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