Sutter Solano Medical Center and the Sutter Regional Medical Foundation, West Division offer several diabetes education classes and programs.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

The ADA certified Diabetes Management Program consists of glucometer education, a series of three educational classes, and an individual session with our certified diabetes educators—a nurse educator and a registered dietitian.

Note that a physician referral is required.

Click here to view the brochure for the Diabetes Self-Management Program.

Diabetes Academy Education

This is a free educational class open to everyone in the community and is designed especially for people living with diabetes as well as family members and caregivers. A certified diabetes educator discusses nutrition, portion control and how to make smart food choices for better health!

Click here to view the flyer for Diabetes Academy Education.

Please join an upcoming class!

2010 Dates:
August 11 10-11:30 a.m.
September 17 10-11:30 a.m.
October 14 10-11:30 a.m.
November 18 10-11:30 a.m.
December 16 10-11:30 a.m.

Location
Sutter Solano Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Drive, Vallejo, CA

Register at
frankt1@sutterhealth.org or call (707) 554-5092

Class includes:

• Diabetes 101: covers the basics, such as diabetes types and risk factors.
• Staying Healthy: provides convenient tips for eating healthy and staying active.
• Insulin 101: explores the basics of insulin, including Novo Nordisk insulin’s, and offers live demonstrations of how to use insulin pens.
• Resources: attendees receive complimentary take-home information on diabetes care.

Diabetes Prevention Workshop

This workshop is lead by a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator and focuses on how you can take control of your health and prevent diabetes.

Check back for future Diabetes Prevention Workshop dates.