(Jan. 4, 2018) The Atlantic General Diabetes Center at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management education classes in January.

The series of four, two-hour sessions will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help individuals better manage their diabetes. A family member is invited to attend.

The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality education, and program staff includes a registered nurse who has diabetes and a registered dietitian, both of whom are Certified Diabetes Educators.

Advance registration and a referral from primary care provider (which the program can obtain) are required.

Diabetes Self-Management is a Medicare benefit and the cost of the classes is covered by most insurances. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive in Berlin. Call 410-208-9761 for more information and to register.