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

• Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville), 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower and Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Nov. 23, 12 to 4 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 5, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center), 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower and Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimCare Medical Center)

Part II: Living with Diabetes

• Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews) or 12 to 4 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Nov. 24, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Dec. 5, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville)
• Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 22, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)

Part III: Three-Month Follow-Up

• Nov. 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Nov. 13, 9 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 8, 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 11, 9 to 11 a.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.

• Nov. 4, Nov. 12, Nov. 18 or Nov. 25, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23 or Nov. 30, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Nov. 5, Nov. 12 or Nov. 19, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Hospital Matthews)
• Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 20, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21, Dec. 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Presbyterian Medical Tower)
• Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31, 9 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.

• Nov. 5 & Nov. 19, 3 to 4:30 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)
• Dec. 3 & Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PrimeCare Medical Center)

Diabetes Support Groups

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