Diabetes Programs and Classes

Diabetes Self-Management Program

Learn how to manage your diabetes with our three-part self-management course, Living with Diabetes. From learning about the basics, such as the skills needed to control blood sugars and how to use a blood glucose monitor to more in-depth skills such as carbohydrate counting and how to order when eating out, our team will teach you the ins and outs of managing diabetes. Physician referral required. If you are interested in learning more about the program, click here or call 704-384-7390.

Part I: Basics of Diabetes

• April 1, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• April 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews) or 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• April 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
• April 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• April 13, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)

Part II: Living with Diabetes

• March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews) or 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• April 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Persbyterian Hospital Matthew)
• April 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• April 15, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• April 20, 8 to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews) or 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)

Part III: Three-Month Follow-Up

• March 19, 9 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• April 16, 9 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• April 17, 9 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• April 26, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• April 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)

Note: Evening classes and appointments at other times are also available. We will work with you to create a customized program to meet your needs.

Gestational Diabetes Management

Learn how to manage diabetes during pregnancy. Meet with a certified diabetes educator to help you monitor glucose levels and plan meals. Our staff will partner with your physician for the duration of your pregnancy. Physician referral required. Call 704-384-7390 for more information.

• March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21 and April 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 and April 30, 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews

Pre-Diabetes Program

Learn how to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes with this two-session program taught by experienced diabetes educators. Call 704-384-CARE to register.

• March 22 & 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• April 19 & 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)

Diabetes Support Groups

Presbyterian also offers support groups to help you cope with diabetes. Learn more