For diabetes conferences: see Healthcare Provider Resources
Classes and Support Groups:
Faith Regional Medical Center - Norfolk
Diabetes Class-
1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-4 pm
Pre-diabetes class-
Feb 13th, May 14th, Aug 13th, Nov 12th 4-6 pm
This is free to the public, see Faith Regional Web site for more information
The Nebraska Medical Center - Diabetes Center - Omaha
Eat, Walk, and Talk pre-diabetes and diabetes control program:
Tuesdays from 4:45-5:45 pm at the Diabetes Center (6 week, ongoing)
Managing Type 2 Diabetes Class
Wednesdays various times (3 hour class) and locations (including evening and Bellevue Medical Center)
Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands – Omaha
For more information on any of these programs, please call (402) 399-0777 ext. 230 or email: info@diabetes-education.com Check out their website for updated lists of educational programs and services . Pre-diabetes Class May 2, 9 & 23, 2012 from 5:00-6:00 PM
Good Samaritan Hospital - Kearney
Diabetes Self-Management Classes - this class will be held in the conference center and will consist of two sessions providing 7-8 hours of education. To register or for further information, please call 308-865-7006.
April 16 & 17 1-5 pm
May 21 & 22 4:30-8:30 pm
June 18 & 19 8-Noon
Living Well with Diabetes Support Group is free and open to the public, held at Good Samaritan Hospital conference center. Call 308/865-7006 for more information. April 5th and May 3rd from 7-8 pm.
Alegent Health - Diabetes Classes 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, 3-hour sessions. (Class schedule)
Diabetes Support Group
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 for 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). For more information, see the Pre-Diabetes Class flyer.
BryanLGH Medical Center - Diabetes Center Programs
Living Well - Calendar of Workshops
Developed by Stanford University, Living Well is a Chronic Disease Self-Management program which is evidence-based. The program is a 6-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.
St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center - Lincoln - classes for diabetes, pre-diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Check website for schedule and to sign up. St. Elizabeth also offers a Tools to Quit Smoking class.
Events:
Diabetes Fair - May 8, 2012 at Hastings Convention Center. American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 7 Steps - vendor tables/educational tables discussing the AADE 7 Self-Care Behaviors. Booths open 6:30-8:00 pm.
Camp Hot Shots Central Nebraska - June 19 9am - June 20th 5pm Sponsored by Mary Lanning Memorial Healthcare and American Diabetes Association. Includes one overnight. $70.00 Ages 6-12. Older kids can serve as junior counselors. More info on www.mlmh.org or contact DeAnn Carpenter 402-461-5318.
American Diabetes Association Events:
Tour de Cure Nebraska – Sunday, June 3, 2012, Sarpy County Fairgrounds, 7:00am – 12:00pm
Father of the Year Awards Gala – Thursday, June 14, 2012, Hilton Omaha, 5:00pm – 8:30pm
JDRF Events:
Dream Gala - Saturday, April 21, 2012 Cornhusker Marriot Lincoln 6-10pm
Pancreas Optional is a local support group for adults with type 1 diabetes that formed in November 2011. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. 7:00pm location TBD. Search "Pancreas Optional" on Facebook to find more information. Contact Holly Foster at 402-432-5836
Pumping Up
Monthly support group for kids 4 - 18 years old who have diabetes. Projects to do, speakers to listen to and support from each other. FREE For more information call JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at 402-484-8300. at Saint Elizabeth Diabetes Ctr
Parents of Kids with Diabetes Support Group
Parents of the kids attending Pumping Up have their own support group. While parents wait for their kids they share feelings and develop support to help each other. FREE
For more information call JDRF at 402-484-8300. at Saint Elizabeth Diabetes Ctr
Videos and Teleconferences:
Control Diabetes for Life from UNL Food, Nutrition, and Health. See upcoming events and view archived videos.
Utah Diabetes Telehealth Series - Utah Department of Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
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