Diabetes Education Class Information
All appointments & classes are held at McLaren's Flint Family Practice building, G-3230 Beecher Road, Flint, 48532.
Our phone number is (810) 342-5506 Fax number is Fax: (810) 342-5637
Most insurances cover diabetes education classes and private pay options are also available.
What to bring with you:
- A list of your current medications, including insulin doses
- Your blood sugar log and your glucose meter
- Your health insurance card and driver's license.
Helpful class information
- A friend or family member may attend with you as a guest without charge.
Group classes may last three hours, however, we do take a break in the middle. We suggest a meal or snack before coming to class to prevent a long delay in eating.
Topics covered in the diabetes self-care education series include:
- Diabetes diagnosis and progression;
- Meal planning and carbohydrate counting;
- Understanding your blood sugar numbers;
- Preventing complications;
- Stress management;
- Goal setting.
Classes are available for:
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy);
- Administering insulin and other injectible medications;
- Individual sessions arranged by appointment.
Flint's Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is certified by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES).