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SINAI DIABETES CENTER: MANY PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE KEEP THEIR DIABETES IN CHECK
There is grave concern among the American medical community about the rise in diabetes. There is no quick fix, when it comes to diabetes; it can’t be cured, but it can be managed successfully. The New England Sinai Diabetes Center offers several programs to help people understand and manage their diabetes. A diabetes exercise program, “Weigh Less, Move More,” begins on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 and is the newest diabetes management program offered by the Sinai Center. A unique 6 week program, it is for people with diabetes who want to improve their diabetes control and lose weight. A combination of exercise classes and nutrition session, it is held 3 days a week for one hour. Instruction is by an exercise physiologist and registered dietitians who are certified diabetes educators. Exercise sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays form 9:30 to 10:30 am, and a nutrition class is held on Wednesday mornings in the same time slot. This small group program will make you feel better, have more energy and stamina, and teach you how to eat healthy. A must for anyone who wants to feel better. The program tuition for six weeks is $175. To register or for more information, call 781-297-1385.
The Sinai Diabetes Center also sponsors free monthly Diabetes Support Groups to help people in managing diabetes. These groups provide attendees a chance to network with others who have diabetes. For more information, call 781-297-1385.
Support group dates September through December 2005:
Mondays - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12Mondays - 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12Wednesdays - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
September 21, October 19, November 17, December 14
New England Sinai’s Diabetes Center’s 4-week small group class series, Your Key To Diabetes Management, provides people with all the basic information they need to keep their blood sugars normal and thereby reduce the risks of complications that often accompany diabetes. Classes are taught by certified diabetes educators and are held four consecutive Thursdays. The next series is September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2005 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at New England Sinai Hospital. A physician’s referral is needed for participation. The cost of the series is covered by most insurances. To register or to learn more about Your Key To Diabetes Management, call 781-297-1385.
Additionally, the Sinai Diabetes Center offers the SMART (Self Management And Required Training) Program - a three day education program for people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (newly diagnosed or having had the disease for many years). The SMART program includes a one-to-one assessment by an endocrinologist, nurse educator and dietitian, and a series of small group classes. Class topics include: eating out, label reading, reducing fat intake, smart food shopping, exercise, sick days, high and low blood sugars, risk reduction, blood glucose interpretation and research. The next SMART program is set for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 25, 26, 27. Classes run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. and are held at the Sinai Diabetes Center.. Pre-registration is required. It is suggested participants register no later than October 11, 2005. To register and for more information call (781) 297-1385 . Program cost is covered by most insurances.
Our growing penchant for fast food and junk food has resulted in an overweight nation, and with the increase in sedentary lifestyles and the additional pounds that people are packing on at a younger age, more people are developing Type 2 diabetes and developing it at an earlier age. Type 2 diabetes, usually diagnosed in people older than 40 or people who are very overweight, is treated with exercise, weight loss, a controlled carbohydrate intake diet and sometimes medication. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Treatment includes insulin and careful attention to diet and exercise. Both types of diabetes can and must be controlled to prevent the life threatening complications that can accompany the disease. There is no quick fix, when it comes to diabetes; it can’t be cured, but it can be managed successfully. The Sinai Diabetes Center, an American Diabetes Center Accredited Program, is staffed by physicians, nurses, registered dietitians and diabetes educators and offers many program options to help people find success in managing their disease.
New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center is a 212-bed, non-sectarian, not-for-profit, long-term acute-care hospital with its main campus in Stoughton, MA and an inpatient satellite unit in Boston (Sinai Boston) at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Sinai is recognized as a regional leader in inpatient pulmonary, medically complex and acute rehabilitation care. Sinai also offers a wide range of outpatient programs and services. Sinai is a teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine.
Contact:
Carole Herrup
Public Relations Director
New England Sinai Hospital
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Tel. 781-297-1329
FAX: 781-297-7509