Diabetes group education classes — Canterbury Akoranga ā-rōpū mō te mātauranga mate huka
Diabetes group education classes are for anyone with type 2 diabetes who would like to learn more about self-managing their condition.
Who the classes are for
Free diabetes group education classes are available people who live in Canterbury who:
- have newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
- have type 2 diabetes and are on insulin or starting on insulin.
Learn how to manage your diabetes in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Your healthcare provider can refer you.
Introduction to type 2 diabetes and how to manage it
This course is for anyone with type 2 diabetes who would like to learn more about self-management. You are welcome to bring along whānau members.
The course covers self-management skills and lifestyle changes to manage type 2 diabetes. It includes information on:
- complications
- exercise
- foot care
- using insulin
- goal setting
- the basics for eating well.
The eating well part of the course covers:
- carbohydrate foods and how to eat to manage blood glucose levels
- label reading
- myth busting
- use of diabetes food products
- takeaways and eating out
- shopping tips.
The course is presented by a diabetes nurse specialist and a diabetes dietitian. There are 2 sessions and each is 2 hours long. The course is held over 2 weeks.
It is usually held 4 times a year at a range of times and locations across the Canterbury region.