Diabetes 101

Diabetes management is not a simple task. When you are informed about the best steps to take, you can manage it more successfully. Attending this free educational class will help in understanding diabetes. This class is created for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and is hosted by a clinical diabetes specialist from Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s Diabetes Team.

Come and learn about:

• Diabetes in general
• What glucose levels mean
• How episodes of high and low sugar are treated
• How to check sugars
• Medications and their side effects
• Preventing complications
• Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise and how they can (positively) affect your health

Every 2^nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 pm (English)
Space is limited, please RSVP. *Virtual educational options available.

Location: The Robert and Beverly Lewis Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd floor OPP Room-1
1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767

For a copy of our class flyer, please click here.

For more information or to RSVP, contact PVHMC Diabetes Team at 909.865.9501 ext. 4819 or ext. 4020.

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Diabetes Self-Management Education

At Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, we strive to improve patient outcomes. We offer a free five-class series to help in understanding living with diabetes for those who qualify. This group-based interactive approach to diabetes management is hosted by specialists in Diabetes, Nutrition, and Pharmacy from Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

Topics covered:

• On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes
• Diabetes and Healthy Eating
• Understanding Medications and Avoiding Complications
• Lifestyle Modification - Physical Activity
• Monitoring Your Blood Glucose and Emergency Preparedness

For additional information or questions, contact PVHMC Diabetes Program at 909.865.9501 ext. 4819 or 4020