Classes for Diabetes Patients - 2010
Listed below are the 2010 Diabetes Institute classes and course descriptions. Check back often for news and updates on new offerings in our schedule. All classes are for adult patients with diabetes and diabetes-related complications.
Developing Diabetes Persistence:
A Willingness to Change
Sessions in June & August 2010
The Missing Diabetes Manual
August 31, October 5, November 2, 2010
Just for Spouses (Men and Women)
May 11, 2010
Just for Wives of Diabetes Patients
May 18, 2010
Healing Your Food Cravings with
Reduced Calorie Diets
April 22, May 17, 2010
The Science of Smiling:
Living an Amazing Life with Diabetes
October 1 & 2, 2010
Tai Chi for Diabetes
October 19-November 23
Coming October 2010: St. Joseph Diabetes Institute Expo Day
EXPO DATE: October 15, 2010
LOCATION: Jeff's Catering, Brewer, Maine
TICKETS: $15 each (includes workshops and luncheon) Tickets go on sale August 1, limited to the first 125 participants.
CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY'S PROGRAM
AND TICKET RESERVATIONS
Developing Diabetes Persistence:
A Willingness to Change
This workshop will help you find positive ways to handle your symptoms of diabetes burnout and the daily stresses of living with diabetes. You will learn about the emotional “side effects” linked to diabetes, discover your values in order to handle diabetes-related stressors, and you will develop strategies for improving your decision making. If you know what to do, but are having a hard time doing it, “Developing Diabetes Persistence” is just what you need.
DATES (two sessions available; select one):
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 (for anyone with diabetes)
1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (for anyone with diabetes)
1 to 3:30 p.m.
COST: $10 per person (snacks will be provided). Pre-registration is required.
WHO: Limited to adults who are struggling with their diabetes self management (for example, an A1C greater than 8.0%, problems with hypoglycemia, or very erratic blood sugar control).
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare, Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine,
900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
NOTE: Diabetes basic education is a prerequisite for this workshop. All Type 1 and Type 2 patients should have taken a basic diabetes patient education course prior to attending this workshop. If you have not attended a basic diabetes patient education course in the past we can assist you in arranging enrollment through the St. Joseph Diabetes & Nutrition Center. Phone 207-907-1187.
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The Missing Diabetes Manual
We will review and discuss all those things that are missing in your diabetes manual (self-care packet). Do you need to know more about the following topics: what carbohydrates are and how to do carb counting, diets and how you can stay on one, exercises that will help you get stronger and lose some weight, glucose testing that really matters to you, insulin ideas for safely avoiding low and high blood sugars, diabetes tips for you and your doctor, understanding those all important diabetes labs and why you need to do them every year, plus diabetes tips on getting your supplies, those new meters and how they work, new medication information and some tips and tricks just for you to keep the diabetic police at arm's length.
WHO: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients in need of a diabetes self- care tune up!
DATES (select one):
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 (for anyone with diabetes)
TIME: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
COST: $10 per person - registration required
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare, Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine,
900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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Just for Spouses (Men and Women)
This interactive group discussion will provide the chance to meet other spouses/partners (both men and women) living with diabetes patients. You will have the opportunity to share the unique challenges we all face on a daily basis and together we will share our strengths and find solutions to our concerns and problems.
WHO: The spouses or partners of individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
DATE: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
COST: $5 per person - Registration required
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare, Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine, 900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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Just for Wives of Diabetes Patients
This interactive group discussion will provide you the chance to meet other wives of men with diabetes, and together we will share the unique challenges we face and find some support in our daily lives.
WHO: The spouses or partners of individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
DATE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
TIME: 1 - 3 p.m.
COST: $5 per person - registration required
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare, Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine,
900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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Healing Your Food Cravings with Reduced Calorie Diets
Adults with diabetes are at a higher risk for poor eating habits. The danger of poor eating habits and improper insulin use can lead to severe long-term medical conditions and consequences.
If you are struggling with overeating and improper eating habits it can add to the feelings of isolation, loneliness and fear. This combination is often associated with depression, shame and an intense fear of gaining weight. Discussing these issues with your doctors, family or friends can seem to be very difficult for diabetes patients and non diabetics.
We will provide you with the latest research findings and we will help you with new strategies that you can use for preventing and overcoming the problem of overeating.
New information will be presented in the proper use of diets, exercise, safe weight loss programs, proper and safe use of nutritional supplements and how to handle mood disorders effectively and safely. We will also provide materials for dietary and meal planning and home based exercise activities. We will demonstrate how to use new technologies for successful weight loss and exercise management with computer based and hand held device software/programs.
DATES/TIMES (Choose one): Thursday, April 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Monday, May 17, 1 - 3 pm
Registration: Limited to 24 adults per session (call to register or mail in application)
Fee: $10 per person (registration will be accepted for only one session)
Presenters: Dana L. Green, PA-C/Diabetologist (Director, SJ Diabetes Institute); Georgia Clark-Albert, RD/CDE (St. Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center)
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine, 900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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The Science of Smiling: Living an Amazing Life with Diabetes
Two days of personal strength training
This two-day interactive group workshop is for patients who are having difficulties adjusting to their new life (as a diabetes patient) and the concerns and complications of diabetes. On Friday afternoon, you will have an opportunity to share your diabetes story and get to know one another. Discussions will acknowledge psychological and social changes in your life. You will gain an understanding of your personal “thoughts towards having a major chronic illness” and we will assist you in finding acceptance. On Saturday, the workshop will explain how to develop and use new coping skills to enhance the sense of well-being. This will include ways to cope with uncertainty and identifying personal strengths, virtues, persistence, courage, optimism and a sense of purpose in your daily life.
Topics: Taking care of yourself, eating right, how to get enough exercise, mental health tune up, having fun with life again, getting your diabetes questions answered, how to feel better, and enjoy your life with a fresh start.
DATE: Friday - Saturday, October 1-2, 2010
TIME: Friday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 - 2:30 p.m.
COST: $25 per person - Registration required (Lunch included on Saturday)
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine, 900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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Tai Chi for Diabetes
Based on the Sun style of Tai Chi Ch’uan, but incorporating Yang style forms as well, Tai Chi for Diabetes is designed to stimulate the qi (life energy) moving through the meridians (energy pathways) of the body which travel through the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Ancient Chinese medicine indicated that a deficiency of moisture in these organs caused diabetes. Tai Chi when done properly can reduce stress, help control glucose levels, and improve the movement of qi through the body. This in turn can help those afflicted with diabetes to live happier, healthier lives.
The class is based on the Tai Chi for Health Programs of Dr. Paul Lam. When this exercise is done properly, and with the correct instruction, it can also provide protection to the joints, improve mobility, relieve pain and stiffness, and improve cardiovascular fitness which will in turn enhance overall health.
The Presenter, Rev. Dr. Bruce M. Young may be contacted at 207-262-1135 for more information about the course.
Those wishing to participate should wear loose fitting clothes and shoes with good support. This exercise program, at its most extreme, is equivalent to a brisk walk, but participants can also do the form while seated in a chair.
WHO: Limited to adults who have diabetes
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23
TIME: 1:30 to 3 p.m..
COST: $25 per person - Registration required
LOCATION: St. Joseph Healthcare Diabetes Institute of Behavioral Medicine, 900 Broadway, Bldg. 1, Bangor, Maine 04401 (in the Willette Conference Room).
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St. Joseph Diabetes Institute
of Behavioral Medicine
St. Joseph Healthcare Park - Building 1
900 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
Telephone: (207) 907-1187
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