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SINAI'S DIABETES MANAGEMENT EVENING PROGRAM BEGINS OCTOBER 5th
ENROLL NOW!

STOUGHTON, MA — Diabetes is a highly treatable condition and when you learn the best ways to manage it, whether type 1 or type 2, you can change your life for the better! Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with the disease for years, taking good care of yourself and following a healthy diet and exercise regime are just some of the keys to good self-management. At Sinai’s two-week Key to Diabetes Management Program you will learn what’s new and improved in diabetes care and treatment from certified diabetes educators, nurses and dieticians. Patients who have taken this program have said: “The Key to Diabetes Management Program was very well run; these classes were probably a lifesaver for me!” and “I learned much more than I ever thought I would. I am very glad I did this and would highly recommend it.” The 2-hour evening sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 pm on October 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2009 at Sinai in Stoughton at 150 York Street. Before attending a class, participants meet one-on-one with an educator for assessment. The cost of the series is covered by many insurances. To learn more about Your Key to Diabetes Management, call 781-297-1385.  

In just two weeks, you will learn how to significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening complications that often accompany diabetes, and how to take control of your diabetes with vital information and strategies to keep your blood sugars normal. Two major curriculum areas area covered during each 2-hour session. Topics include: diabetes overview; meal planning and the glycemic effects of foods on blood sugar; monitoring; the latest advances in medication; hypoglycemia; carbohydrate counting; complications; food choices and exercise; special considerations; and eating out. Enroll now and begin to enjoy a healthier and happier life!

New England Sinai Hospital is a 212-bed, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, long-term acute-care hospital with its main campus in Stoughton, MA and inpatient satellite units in Boston and Dorchester. Sinai is recognized as a regional leader in pulmonary, medically complex and acute rehabilitation care. Sinai offers a wide range of outpatient programs and services. Sinai is a teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine.