Mount Nittany Health will hold two series aimed at teaching those with diabetes and their loved ones how to manage the disease.
Mount Nittany Medical Center’s “Life With Diabetes” program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality self-management education and is intended for individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes.
The next two-part program will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, in Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Conference Room 6, 1800 E. Park Ave., State College.
Instructors include registered dietitians, physical therapists and diabetes educators, who will discuss ways to improve eating habits, promote weight loss, make lifestyle changes, adopt an exercise program, self-monitor blood glucose, better manage blood glucose levels, get the most out of health care treatment and prevent long-term complications .
The cost to attend the class series is $40, which is due the first day of class. The cost also includes a three-month follow-up class, blood tests, class materials and supplies and snacks. A friend or family member can attend at no extra charge.
The “Healthy Weight for Life” class series will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. on five Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Nov. 2. The first two sessions will be in the medical center’s Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis Auditorium. The third and fourth session will be Ground Floor Conference Room 2, and the final session will be in the Trustees Conference Room.
Each class will explore the many ways to reach weight goals, including how to live a healthy life.
The cost to attend the series is $25 per person, which is due at the first class.
Registration is required for both classes and can be done by contacting Heather Harpster at hharpster@mountnittany.org or (814) 231-7194.
