Class Information and Schedule
CoxHealth Diabetes Center

August - December 2004

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
Advanced Glucose Monitoring 
Basic Meal Planning        
Carbohydrate Counting
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System 
Core         
Exercise
Follow-ups 
Gestationals        
Monitoring        
Orals 
Pumps        
Weight Management

Core
Overview of diabetes management and treatment. Basic information for person with diabetes to incorporate diabetes survival skills into their daily lives.

Monday, Aug. 2, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 10, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 9, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 16, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 23, 8:45 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. - Noon
Monday, Aug. 30, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:45 - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 13, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 20, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 27, 8:45 - noon
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. - noon

Monday, Oct. 4, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 12, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 11, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 18, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 25, 8:45 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - noon

Monday, Nov. 1, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 8, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 15, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 22, 8:45 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - noon
Monday, Nov. 29, 8:5 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6, 5 - 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 13, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 20, 8:45 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. - noon
Monday, Dec. 27, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gestationals
For women who develop diabetes during pregnancy. Includes follow-up classes for post-pregnancy diabetes prevention.
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.- Noon
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - noon
Thursday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1- 3 p.m.

Pumps
For those beginning insulin pump therapy. Includes safe pump operation, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and sick-day management.
Wednesday, Aug. 4(individual appointments starting from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1 - 3 p.m. (saline start)
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (insulin start)

Wednesday, Sept. 1 (individual appointments starting from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 9, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1 - 3 p.m. (saline start)
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 (individual appointments starting from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1 - 3 p.m. (saline start)
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1- 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 3 (individual appointments starting from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1 - 3 p.m. (saline start)
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (insulin start)

Wednesday, Dec. 1 (individual appointments starting from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1 - 3 p.m. (saline start)
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (insulin start)

Orals
For candidates for oral medications to learn about the names and types, along with correct dosage and schedule and the side effects, precautions and implications of the oral medication.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Insulin
For people with diabetes to understand the purpose, sources, types of insulin, site identification and more.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Monitoring
Blood glucose monitoring class for those incorporating self-glucose monitoring in their treatment regimen.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.- noon

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - noon

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Basic Meal Planning
For those who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or need a simple solution for healthy meal planning. Also appropriate for those who have not had success with other meal-planning approaches.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6 -8 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 9 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6- 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Advanced Carbohydrate Counting
For those on intensive insulin therapy or insulin pumps. Learn to fine-tune diabetes management by adjusting short-acting insulin. Should have some background in carbohydrate counting.
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 3 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 3 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 3 - 4 p.m.

Weight Management
For people with diabetes who need assistance with basic self-management skills for weight loss and maintenance. Also useful as a refresher for those with prior knowledge of basic weight techniques.
Monday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m.

Exercise
Helps people with diabetes identify benefits of physical activity and learn the FITT principle. Understanding of exercise’s impact on blood glucose and learn the three phases of an exercise program, along with the precautions to take.
Monday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 3 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
This is a procedure where a sensor is placed just under the skin and is worn for three to four days. The monitor records and tracks blood sugars every five minutes while patient is wearing it. Results are downloaded and sent to to the doctor. The doctor is then able to look for patterns and adjust medication accordingly.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 26, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 9 a.m.

Advanced Glucose Monitoring
For participants who are already monitoring and would like to learn how to analyze results. They can then make the necessary lifestyle changes. 
Friday, Aug. 13, Noon - 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 17, Noon - 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 15, Noon - 1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19, Noon - 1 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 10, Noon - 1 p.m.

Dining Out
This program assists you in identifying the problem of diabetes, making healthy food choices, choosing appropriate portions, how fast food affects your health and reviewing restaurant menus to give guidance when dining out.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m.

Carbohydrate Counting
Learn the benefits of carbohydrate counting, the relationship between carbohydrates and blood glucose levels and the process of carbohydrate counting.
Friday, Aug. 13, 1 - 2 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 17, 1 - 2 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1, 1 - 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 15, 1 - 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29, 1- 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, 1 - 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19, 1 - 2 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10, 1 - 2 p.m.

Hyperlipidemia
For the individual with diabetes who has elevated cholesterol levels or who wants to follow an eating style consistent with the American Heart Association's recommendations for those who want to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Monday, Aug. 9, 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.

Three-month and one-year follow-ups
Thursday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 23, 5:30 p.m.

CoxHealth Diabetes Center
Cox North
1423 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO  65802

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

417/269-3900

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@coxhealth.com

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