Diabetic Care/Endocrinology

LEARN & LIVE WELL!

Get empowered to manage your diabetes, to prevent complications of diabetes, to have your best health, to improve your energy and to live well! Let us be a part of your support team!

Research shows proper diabetes education improves quality of life and helps prevent long-term complications. Let our experienced certified diabetes educators help you navigate the large amount of information, technologies, and resources available in this rapidly changing field. Our diabetes education team includes registered nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, and an exercise physiologist. 

Our diabetes education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Classes, 1:1 education, Medical Nutrition Therapy (appointment with a dietitian), an annual World Diabetes Day Event, and annual presentations on special diabetes topics are available. For any questions or to schedule diabetes education, please call: (859) 655-8910.

Diabetes Education Classes

These classes are open to patients of the Regional Diabetes Center (RDC) and patients referred to RDC by their primary care physician. Classes are casual. Feel free to bring a support person, a snack and a beverage.

Cost of Classes and 1:1 Education:

Most insurance companies cover or partially cover some diabetes education self-management training (DSMT) and some Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with diabetes annually. Check with your insurance for coverage.

Our registered dietitian nutritionists are also available for other select topics including weight loss, pre-diabetes management, cholesterol and other lipid improvement, blood pressure improvement, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Check insurance for coverage.

You will be responsible for any fees the insurance does not cover.

Check with the billing department (859-344-5555) for questions about billing or to ask about payment plans.

We offer some no-cost programs each year on special topics; these are not meant to replace the core diabetes education classes.

Comprehensive Type 2 Diabetes Education Classes:

Diabetes Assessment: To best individualize your learning needs, patients must complete a one-on-one meeting with one of our diabetes educators before attending group classes. This session takes about an hour.

Type 2 Diabetes Classes - A & B 

Two three-hour sessions are offered. Topics covered include: healthy eating, staying active, monitoring blood sugar, diabetes medications, treating high and low blood sugars, and reducing risks for complications. Classes encourage changes in behavior for a healthier lifestyle.

Times: Classes are available morning, afternoon, and evenings and some Saturdays.

Please note: You're not required to complete the A & B classes in consecutive weeks or times, but you are required to take the A class before the B class. 

What You Can Expect To Learn:

Diabetes Class C | Annual Follow-Up for People with Type 2 Diabetes

A recommended follow-up class for patients who have completed Classes A & B for Type 2 diabetes. This two-hour class is taught by a registered dietitian nutritionist and covers a behavior change goal review and advanced skills for diabetes self-management. This class is typically taken one year or more after the completion of Class B. If you have any special topics or questions, this is the time to get them answered. 

Registration: For dates and times and to register, please call (859) 655-8910. 

Class C - What You Can Expect To Learn:

• Review of carbohydrate counting & basic nutrition
• Snacks & Free Foods
• Dining Out Tips
• Alcohol
• Grocery Shopping
• Weight Loss & Portion Distortion
• Cyber resources / Apps
• Physical activity & Blood Sugar Control & Safety
• Advanced Blood Sugar Testing Techniques
• Goal Setting

Insulin Pump and Sensor Program

This comprehensive insulin pump and sensor program requires participation in several group and individual classes.

Registration: For dates and times and to register, please call (859) 655-8910. 

Diabetes and Pregnancy Education

Learn how to control diabetes during pregnancy. You'll receive comprehensive, individualized instruction for blood sugar control with or without medication, meal planning with carbohydrate counting, blood sugar testing, and preventing complications for the mother and baby related to diabetes control. Education is provided for gestational diabetes and pre-existing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 

Gestational Diabetes Group Classes: 

These classes are held every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Some Saturday classes are also available.

One on One Education

One on one education is provided for the following: Type 1 diabetes, pre-existing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and pregnancy, and non-English speaking patients (interpreter and ASL services available).