Learn how to get and stay healthy.
The Joslin Diabetes Centers in Maryland offer programs to help you cope with every aspect of diabetes management. Please join us for the following courses in self-care.
For more information about classes offered at our University of Maryland Medicine affiliate, call 410-328-6584. Outside the Baltimore area, call toll-free 1-888-JOSLIN8. For more information about classes offered at our Baltimore Washington Medical Center affiliate, please call 410-787-4940.
Comprehensive Diabetes Management
Lifelong wellness begins with a solid understanding of diabetes and how it affects you. This ten-hour course is your starting point. You'll cover nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, medications, complications, exercise, foot care, management of sick days, and similar issues. The course will leave you with essential skills and a better awareness of the many resources available to you.
Joslin Circle
Living with diabetes isn't easy. The Joslin Circle was established to give you a place where you can meet and talk with others who face the same daily challenges you do. You'll find a positive, caring environment where you can share your concerns, learn new management approaches, and help others benefit from your own life experiences.
Fit & Healthy Weight Management Program
In twelve weekly sessions, you'll learn techniques for balanced eating, exercise, and stress reduction to improve your overall health and fitness. These management strategies can help you achieve better control of blood sugar levels while lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. The program is geared toward adults with Type 2 diabetes who are at least twenty pounds heavier than their ideal weight.
Fresh Start
An exercise class for patients who wish to begin a new exercise program or maintain a current exercise regimen under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Insulin Pump Program
With proper use, the insulin pump can provide easier and more precise control of blood sugar levels-but education and special skills training are necessary before you can take advantage of this device. Find out whether you're a candidate for the insulin pump, then join this intensive education program to learn its use.
On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes
Prevent diabetes complications by learning about the long-term complications of diabetes and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing them.
Recipe Makeovers
Do you have a favorite recipe you thought you couldn't make anymore now that you have diabetes? Come learn the basics of modifying recipes to be lower in calories, fat, sodium, or sugar… or higher in fiber and other nutrients. A dietitian will teach this 2-hour class and demonstrate several recipe makeovers, with you being the taste judge! You will be encouraged to bring your favorite recipe and produce your own makeover to improve nutrient content and to maintain flavor. This class is offered every other month.
Basic Cooking
Interested in a Cooking Class where you can watch and participate in cooking demonstrations? Come and learn more about preparing food healthfully while keeping it quick and simple (since we all know how busy life can get). Whether you are cooking for yourself or cooking for the whole family, you are bound to learn something new! Come and enjoy cooking with our dietitians! This class is offered every other month.
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