Classes Start March 6 and pre-registration is required

McLaren’s Diabetes Education Program is offering “Controlling Your Blood Sugars and Weight,” a comprehensive program for anyone who is at risk for, or has been diagnosed with, pre-diabetes (when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes). The program includes five, one-hour sessions that cover various topics. Specific program details follow.

Session 1-Provides participants with an overview of Pre-diabetes, diabetes and prevention. Participants are introduced to goal setting and the creation of an action plan.

Session 2-Focuses on nutrition and the importance it plays in reducing the risk of diabetes.

Session 3-Focuses on physical activity and the importance it plays in reducing the risk of diabetes.

Session 4-Helps participants recognize cues in their lives and environment that impact food and activity decisions.

Session 5-Focuses on troubleshooting, setting long-term goals, and maintaining healthy behaviors for life.

The next set of classes start Tuesday, March 6 and follow on March 13, 20, 72 and April 3. Classes are held at McLaren’s Diabetes Education Office located at G-3200 Beecher Rd., in the Beech Hill Centre from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register, or for questions, please call (810) 342-4110. The class cost is $45. The class fee includes all handouts, a sample glucometer and a pedometer. No registrations will be taken after the first class date as it is recommended that participants attend all five sessions.