Diabetes Education Classes
Reading Hospital Endocrinology & Diabetes Center - Wyomissing offers group and individual diabetes education recognized by American Diabetes Association. All classes taught by Certified Diabetes Education Specialist.
Please Note: A referral from a healthcare provider is required for these classes.
- Diabetes Self-Care Assessment
This 60-minute individual session focuses on:
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Management of high and low blood sugar
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Insulin dosing and adjustment, as needed
- Daily diabetes self-management routines
- Nutrition Counseling
Our Registered Dietitians, who are also Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), provide personalized nutrition counseling to help you meet your individual health and diabetes management goals.
- Diabetes and You
This small-group education program is designed for adults living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes self-management education and support can help improve A1C levels, reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications, and may help lower healthcare costs.
Topics include:
- Monitoring blood glucose
- Healthy eating plan
- Medications
- Managing the emotional challenges of living with diabetes
Sessions are interactive and provide opportunities to ask questions. Programs are offered monthly, with morning, afternoon, and evening options.
- Diabetes Review Class
One year after completing the diabetes and You education program, join us for a review session to refresh your knowledge and learn about the latest diabetes technology and medications.
- Diabetes During Pregnancy
These educational sessions are designed for women with gestational diabetes as well as pregnant women living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Sessions provide practical information and support to help manage diabetes throughout pregnancy.
Topics include:
- Checking blood glucose
- Understanding blood glucose goals
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Medication education as needed based on individual needs
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
This educational session will teach you how to use a CGM device and review its benefits. A CGM automatically tracks glucose (sugar) levels throughout the day and night.
Using a CGM can help you and your healthcare provider make informed decisions about diet, physical activity, and medications.
- Insulin Pump Education
Thinking about using an insulin pump? Join us to learn whether insulin pump therapy is right for you. This educational session covers the latest diabetes technology and provides an overview of the benefits, considerations, and responsibilities associated with insulin pump therapy.
Insulin pump education sessions are offered monthly and taught by Certified Pump Trainers.
- Supermarket Tour
Enjoy a fun, interactive way to learn about making healthy food choices while at the supermarket. Walk aisle by aisle with a Registered Dietitian to learn how to select foods that support your health and well-being.
The tour focuses on heart health and blood sugar control, providing practical tips you can use during your next grocery trip.
For dates, times, and registration, please call 484-628-4270, and select option1.
- Specific Needs Teaching
Whether you just want to learn how to check your blood sugar or need to know how to take insulin, the Diabetes Center offers education tailored to your needs. Certified Diabetes Education Specialists are here to help you! Special needs such as visual and hearing impairment can be accommodated. Language interpreters available.
