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

February 2, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
February 7, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews) and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
February 11, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 14, 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and PrimeCare Medical Center)
March 1, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
March 6, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 10, 8 a.m. to noon (PrimeCare Medical Center)
March 13, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and PrimeCare Medical Tower)
March 20, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Tower)

Part II: Living with Diabetes

February 11, 8 a.m. to noon (PrimeCare Medical Center)
February 16, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
February 21, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and PrimeCare Medical Center)
February 28, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 10, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 15, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
March 20, 8 a.m. to noon (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 27, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)

Part III: Three-Month Follow-Up

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.

February 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 9, 9 to 10:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
March 8, 9 to 10:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)

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.

February 1, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 2, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 6, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 8, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 9, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
February 13, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 15, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 16, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 23, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
February 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
February 27, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
February 29, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 1, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 5, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 7, 8:30 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 9, 9 to 11:30 am. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
March 12, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 14, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 15, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 19, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 21, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 23, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
March 26, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
March 29, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
March 30, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)

Pre-Diabetes Program
Learn how to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes with this two-session, one-on-one program taught by an experienced diabetes educator. Call 704-384-CARE to register.

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