Fatima Hospital to offer diabetes management classes

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Diabetes Management Center at Fatima Hospital is offering two two-hour classes that will meet weekly for five weeks beginning Wednesday, March 2. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the hospital’s auditorium, with one additional session on Thursday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to noon in the rear of the cafeteria.

Participants will learn about nutrition, medication, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, blood glucose goals, managing illness, coping strategies and the latest research. This accredited program, recognized by both the American Diabetes Association and Rhode Island Department of Health, will be led by a dynamic team of nurses, pharmacists and registered dietitians, who are all certified diabetes educators.

Class size is limited to 20 participants. To register or for more information, call (401) 456-3746.

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