Specific Events:
(All times are Central Daylight Time)
(Click on the title of each event for more information.)
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - Omaha
8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start for the walk; 6:30 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. start for the run; Sunday, Aug. 10, 2013
Lewis & Clark Landing, 515 N. Riverfront Drive, Omaha
The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a fun-filled charity walk held in locations all around the world. The Walk raises funds for the millions of people living with and affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants, walking alone or in teams, raise money for JDRF—the largest nongovernmental funder of T1D research.
This year's walk is Sunday, Aug. 10, 2013 at Lewis & Clark Landing in Omaha. Registration is at www.walk.jdrf.org. The Walk is essential to JDRF's ability to award research funding and act as a powerful advocate in the T1D community.
In every Walk, walkers and teams come up with creative ways to raise money and promote their participation. And JDRF supports you every step of the way with fundraising tips and tools, like our online Participant Center, that help you ask family and friends for their support.
For more information, contact Jamie Gibson at jgibson@jdrf.org or (402) 397-2873.
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Free Diabetes Class
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, 2013
Faith Regional Diabetes Center, 301 N. 27th St., Norfolk
This class discusses pre-diabetes, what lifestyle changes individuals can make to prevent diabetes and other health problems. Topics covered include healthy weight, nutrition, cholesterol, high blood pressure and glucose levels. Instructed by Renae Kauth, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator. Call the Health Resource Center at (402) 644-7348 to register.
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What Can I Eat? - Kearney
11:30 a.m. registration, Noon start, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013
Kearney
“What Can I Eat?” is an interactive, group-education program that helps individuals see how foods have an effect on their blood sugar. Participants will learn about the importance of meal planning with a focus on carbohydrates. Participants will be empowered to reach their blood sugar (glucose) target ranges, read food labels and keep a log book. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 877-348-4329 or go to www.BlueHealthAdvantageNe.com.
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What Can I Eat? - Grand Island
5 p.m. registration, 5:30 p.m. start, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013
Grand Island
“What Can I Eat?” is an interactive, group-education program that helps individuals see how foods have an effect on their blood sugar. Participants will learn about the importance of meal planning with a focus on carbohydrates. Participants will be empowered to reach their blood sugar (glucose) target ranges, read food labels and keep a log book. Dinner will be served. For more information, call 877-348-4329 or go to www.BlueHealthAdvantageNe.com.
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JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - Lincoln
1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. start, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013
Holmes Lake Park, 70th and Normal Blvd, Lincoln
The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a fun-filled charity walk held in locations all around the world. The Walk raises funds for the millions of people living with and affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants, walking alone or in teams, raise money for JDRF—the largest nongovernmental funder of T1D research.
This year's walk is 2.3 miles and it is Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at Holmes Lake Park in Lincoln. Registration is at www.walk.jdrf.org.
The Walk is essential to JDRF's ability to award research funding and act as a powerful advocate in the T1D community.
In every Walk, walkers and teams come up with creative ways to raise money and promote their participation. And JDRF supports you every step of the way with fundraising tips and tools, like our online Participant Center, that help you ask family and friends for their support.
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Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22
Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, Omaha
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk. Step Out is a celebration of fundraising efforts, with music, food, activities for kids, local entertainment and most importantly, the company of hundreds of people who truly understand the impact of diabetes. Donations are welcomed, but not required to attend the event. In more than 20 years, the event has raised more than $175,000,000. For more information, go to the website www.diabetes.org/stepoutnebraskaiowa, or contact Aaron Dauel at adauel@diabetes.org or (402) 571-1101, ext. 6887.
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What Can I Eat? - Lincoln 5 p.m. registration, 5:30 p.m. start, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013
Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 South 13th St., Lincoln
“What Can I Eat?” is an interactive, group-education program that helps individuals see how foods have an effect on their blood sugar. Participants will learn about the importance of meal planning with a focus on carbohydrates. Participants will be empowered to reach their blood sugar (glucose) target ranges, read food labels and keep a log book. Dinner will be served. For more information, call 877-348-4329 or go to www.BlueHealthAdvantageNe.com.
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What Can I Eat? - La Vista
5 p.m. registration, 5:30 p.m. start, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013
Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center, 12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista
“What Can I Eat?” is an interactive, group-education program that helps individuals see how foods have an effect on their blood sugar. Participants will learn about the importance of meal planning with a focus on carbohydrates. Participants will be empowered to reach their blood sugar (glucose) target ranges, read food labels and keep a log book. Dinner will be served. For more information, call 877-348-4329 or go to www.BlueHealthAdvantageNe.com.
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Excellence in Diabetes Care Symposium
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2013
Embassy Suites Lincoln, 1040 P St., Lincoln
The topic of the fourth-annual symposium will be Changing Outcomes. More information about the symposium will be posted as the event nears. If you have questions about the symposium, please contact Kristi Eden RN, CDE at (402) 219-8783 or keden@stez.org.
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Free Diabetes Class
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
Faith Regional Diabetes Center, 301 N. 27th St., Norfolk
This class discusses pre-diabetes, what lifestyle changes individuals can make to prevent diabetes and other health problems. Topics covered include healthy weight, nutrition, cholesterol, high blood pressure and glucose levels. Instructed by Renae Kauth, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator. Call the Health Resource Center at (402) 644-7348 to register.
Classes and Support Groups
National Diabetes Prevention Program - Nebraska Panhandle
National Diabetes Prevention Program classes focus on five core subjects: Healthy eating, weight loss, stress reduction and coping skills, increased physical activity and lifestyle change. All programs are led by a lifestyle coach who is been trained in the program curriculum. Participants meet weekly for 16 weeks, then monthly for the remainder of the year. During the program, participants keep track of their food intake and physical activity, and they work with the lifestyle coach and their group to overcome barriers to a healthy lifestyle. This program works, because as a National Institutes of Health-led Diabetes Prevention Program research study showed, people at risk for type 2 diabetes can significantly reduce their risk by losing 7 percent of their body weight through healthy eating and physical activity. The supportive group interaction is also crucial to the program’s success.
Listed here are the NDPP Class times and locations throughout the Panhandle at this time. There are not any new classes being offered at this time but that does change frequently and as we know of the new classes we will be sure to get that information passed along so that you can add them to your online calendar.
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 Alegent Creighton Health - Omaha, surrounding area
Diabetes Classes
The Alegent Health Diabetes Classes are intended for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or individuals who are newly diagnosed, have uncontrolled diabetes (previously diagnosed), or are making changes in their treatment plan. Classes are taught in three three-hour sessions. Please call for the current fee for the classes, and check with your insurance company about coverage before registering. The classes are available at several Alegent locations. To schedule, call Bergan Mercy Medical Center at (402) 717-2222, Community Memorial Hospital at (402) 642-9336, Mercy Corning Hospital at (402) 322-6267, and Midlands Hospital at (402) 717-2222. For more information, go to Alegent Health Classes & Events.
Diabetes Support Groups
Midlands Hospital, second Tuesday of each month, (402) 593-3532
Mercy Hospital Diabetes, 5:30 p.m, third Tuesday of each month, (712) 325-2543
Bergan Mercy Medical Center, 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of every other month (March, May, July, September), (402) 398-6312
Lakeside Hospital, 7 p.m., third Tuesday every other month, (April, June, August, October), (402) 717-8366
Immanuel Medical Center, second Wednesday of the month, (402) 572-2872
The Diabetes Support Group is for people living with diabetes and their families are invited to learn more about diabetes at a monthly meeting. A variety of guest speakers provide information about the latest in diabetes care. All schedules are subject to change, call for dates. There is no cost for attending.
Pre-Diabetes: Do you have it or are you at risk?
Reduce your risk of developing diabetes. Alegent Health Diabetes Education has a community education class designed just or you. Learn about pre-diabetes and how to decrease your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The program will discuss healthy eating, weight loss and physical activity. Individual nutrition therapy is also recommended. To register for the pre-diabetes class, call 1-800-Alegent (1-800-253-4368)
Diabetes Management Pilot Program
The Diabetes Management Program is a grant-funded pilot sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield and developed by the YMCA and Alegent Health. The program helps people what are either living with - or are at risk for - developing diabetes. The 13-week program offers three groups to participants: Total Wellness, Active Wellness, and Self-Directed Wellness. For a free orientation, call (402) 572-2333.
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Comprehensive Treatment and Training Program
Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
The four-day, in-depth course focuses on treatment and management methods to promote health for those taking insulin as well as aiding individuals with Type 2 diabetes who are struggling with oral medications. At the conclusion of the program, a detailed report is sent to each patient's primary physician to ensure continuity of care. You must register to attend. For more information, call (402) 399-0777 or email info@diabetes-education.com.
Pre-Diabetes Class
Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands The program is designed for those who are at risk of developing diabetes or are interested in weight loss. Each two-session program will focus on preventing Type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn simple food plans, easy exercise tips, practical steps to reduce risk factors, and motivation techniques. For more information, call (402) 399-0777, ext. 230, or email info@diabetes-education.com.
Pre-Pump Class
Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
The class covers reasons to use an insulin pump, the pros and cons of pumping, who is an appropriate candidate for pump therapy, how an insulin pump works, methods of insulin delivery, basic technical features and mechanics, currently available insulin pumps, importance of accurate carbohydrate counting and review, prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis, and what to do once you have decided pumping is for you.
Basic Skills Class
Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands
The eight-hour-a-day course gives an overview of diabetes and covers topics such as monitoring blood sugar control, diabetes medications, dietary management including meal planning and label reading, the role of exercise, prevention of complications, behavior changes, and pattern control. ____________________
Pre-Diabetes Class
Call (402) 644-7348 to register
Faith Regional Diabetes Center
This class discusses pre-diabetes, what lifestyle changes individuals can make to prevent diabetes and other health problems. Topics covered include healthy weight, nutrition, cholesterol, high blood pressure and glucose levels.
Diabetes Classes
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 2 and 16
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 6 and 20
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 3 and 17
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 19
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 and 19
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 3 and 17 Call Central Scheduling at (402) 644-7121 to register (Physician order required)
Faith Regional Diabetes Center
These classes provide education for the newly diagnosed patients or patients that need a refresher. Patients have the option to attend two Tuesday afternoon sessions or one day-long Saturday session.
Gestational Diabetes Classes
Call Central Scheduling at (402) 644-7121 to register (Physician order required)
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., every Thursday morning (Except for holidays)
Nutrition Services, Medical Office Building North
These classes provide education to expectant mothers who have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Classes are held every Thursday morning (except for holidays) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Nutrition Services office located on the first floor of the Medical Office Building North. Call Central Scheduling at (402) 644-7121 to register.
Individual Nutrition Education
Call Central Scheduling at (402) 644-7121 to register (Physician order required)
Hourly sessions available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Nutrition Services, Medical Office Building North
Registered Dietitians are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide individual nutrition education on a variety of health conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, gastrointestinal disorders, weight management/obesity, prenatal and postnatal, CHF, renal disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Hourly sessions are in the Nutrition Services department. Call Central Scheduling at (402) 644-7121 to register.
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Living Well with Diabetes Support Group
The Living Well group is free and open to the public, and it meets at Good Samaritan Hospital conference center. Call (308) 865-7006 for more information.
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Pancreas Optional
Pancreas Optional is a local support group for adults with Type 1 Diabetes that formed in November 2011. Meetings are at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Search "Pancreas Optional" on Facebook to learn of the next meeting location and for more information. Contact Holly Foster at (402) 432-5836.
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Developed by Stanford University, Living Well is a Chronic Disease Self-Management program which is evidence-based. The program is a six-session interactive workshop that helps people who have on-going health conditions learn real-life skills for living a full, healthy life. Participants learn how to take small steps towards positive changes and healthier living. The workshop will build participant confidence and improve their ability to manage day-to-day life.
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St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center - Lincoln
Group Diabetes Education Class
For the person just diagnosed with diabetes or the person who needs better control of their blood sugar, there is a two-session, three-hours each class with follow-up support. The class covers topics such as defining diabetes and its causes, symptoms and treatment options, how diabetes medications work, the importance of regular exercise, meal planning and carbohydrate counting, blood testing, managing meals, how complications develop and how to prevent or control them, and blood glucose monitors. The class requires a physician referral. For more information, call (402) 219-8777.
Individual Diabetes Education Class
The individual class is for people with special needs, such as vision or hearing impairments, language or cultural barriers or other challenges. The content of the class is the same as the group diabetes class.
Gestational (Pregnancy) Diabetes Education Class
For women diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, this class provides education about gestational diabetes, meal planning, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring, if needed.
Pumping Up Monthly Support Group
This group is for kids ages 4-18 who have Type 1 Diabetes. There are projects, speakers and support from other kids. The group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Francisan Room, East Tower, Lower Level of St. Elizabeth Hospital. It is free to join. For more information, contact the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at (402) 484-8300.
Parents of Kids with Diabetes Support Group
Parents of the kids attending Pumping Up have their own support group. While the parents wait for their kids, they share feelings and develop support to help each other. For more information, contact the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at (402) 484-8300.
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The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center programs are interactive and focus on seven self-care behaviors identified by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. For more information about programs such as managing Type 2 diabetes, nutrition, gestational diabetes, exercise assessment, Eat, Walk and Talk Weight Loss, Diabetes Cooking Class, and beginning and advanced insulin pump class, call (402) 559-8700 or email diabetes@nebraskamed.com.
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Videos and Teleconferences
Control Diabetes for Life from UNL Food, Nutrition, and Health. See upcoming events and view archived videos.
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