Erie Diabetes Institute
Sharing Knowledge for a Better Future
Taking Care of People with Diabetes for over 35 Years!
Erie Diabetes Institute is committed to providing excellence in Diabetes education by using a team approach to deliver a continuum of services focused on the components of Diabetes Self-Care & Management. Let our knowledge and certified caring staff help you take better care of your Diabetes. Here at the Erie Diabetes Institute, we will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to manage your Diabetes & Stay Healthy!
Your Diabetes Care Team consists of a Registered Nurse, and a Registered Dietitian who have earned the Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentials. CDEs are experts in providing education in diabetes self-management.
Classes Available
Diabetes Review Class
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How Diabetes affects your body -
The Difference between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes -
Different treatment options for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes -
What your blood glucose levels should be when you self-check -
How to achieve the recommended levels -
How to keep blood glucose in control -
Much More
Gestational Diabetes
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Risk factors for developing GDM -
How blood glucose affects your pregnancy -
How to monitor levels -
Learn where your sugar levels should be -
About insulin injections and how to give injections -
Signs & Symptoms of low & High blood glucose levels & How to Treat -
Much More
Comprehensive Diabetes Class
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How to Monitor & Manage blood glucose levels -
Long-term complications of Diabetes & preventative measures -
What to do when sick to keep levels under control -
Different types of medications used and what's right for you -
Different macronutrients and how each will affect your glucose levels -
Much More
Carbohydrate Counting
(For Meal Planning & Insulin Pump Therapy)
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Carbohydrate containing foods -
Methods for determining portion sizes -
To read food labels and calculate carbohydrates per serving -
Much more
Pre-Pump
Advanced Pumping
Medical Nutritional Therapy
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Weight Management -
Insulin Resistance (Pre-Diabetes) -
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) -
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) -
GI Disorders -
IBS, Crohn's, Celiac, Gastroparesis -
Food Allergies -
Diabetes
Your Diabetes Care Team
How can Your Diabetes Care Team Help You?
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Monitoring Blood Glucose -
Using Diabetes Medications Safely and Effectively -
Problem Solving with Self-management Diabetes -
Reducing Risks of Complications -
Healthy Eating -
Physical Activity -
Coping Strategies
When Should your See Your Diabetes Care Team?
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Trying to prevent diabetes -
Newly diagnosed with diabetes -
Having problems managing your blood glucose with your target range -
Seeing support in following your meal plan -
Trying to lose or gain weight -
Have questions on diabetes or self-care -
Seeking ongoing diabetes self-management