As with all health care, there is a fee for each of these services, except as noted.
Classes are limited to established patients of University of Kansas Medical Center.
Group Education
Diabetes self-management
course includes two 3-4 hour sessions held the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
Medicine Classroom, 1107 University of Kansas Hospital
Pre-registration is required.
The comprehensive course is presented by health care professionals and is an ADA recognized program. Class times must be scheduled in advance. To schedule, call 913-588-3960 or come by the Cray Diabetes Center, 1116 University of Kansas Hospital
Support Group/Education
Last Tuesday of every other month
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Medicine Classroom, 1107 University of Kansas Hospital
No pre-registration is required.
Health care professionals will provide information and facilitate discussion of pertinent diabetes topics. There is no charge for this group and walk-ins are welcome!
Schedule of Topics
| Date |
Topic |
|---|
| March 25, 2008 |
Depression: It Happens |
| May 27, 2008 |
On the Road Again
|
| July 29, 2008 |
Medications: New & In the News
|
| September 30, 2008 |
10 Good Reasons to Hate Glucose Monitoring
|
| November 25, 2008 |
Conversation map: Nutrition
|
| January 27, 2009 |
Cuting Costs
|
Blood Glucose Meter Clinic
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
11:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Room 1116 University of Kansas Hospital
No pre-registration is required.
A Diabetes Nurse Educator is available to instruct on the use of your blood glucose meter, solve problems with your present meter, or to help you obtain a new meter. No appointment is needed; but it's best to call before to ensure availability.
Dietary Education (by a Registered Dietician)
Dietary education is available to established patients of the Diabetes Clinic, must be scheduled in advance through the Cray Diabetes Center. See the receptionist or call 913-588-3960 for scheduling.
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