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Diabetes Education Programs

Managing diabetes is a life-long process of collaboration between a patient, their physician and educators to provide information, teach skills and provide support necessary for managing diabetes.

Educational Curriculum

The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center programs are interactive and focus on seven self-care behaviors identified by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), better known as the AADE7 ™ Self-Care Behaviors.

AADE7 ™ Self-Care Behaviors

  • Healthy Eating
  • Being Active
  • Monitoring
  • Medications
  • Problem Solving
  • Healthy Coping
  • Reducing Risks

Diabetes Self-management Classes Descriptions

To register for any of the diabetes self-management education classes, please call 402-559-8700 or email diabetes@nebraskamed.com.

Managing Type 2 Diabetes
A comprehensive program designed for the newly diagnosed person with Type 2 diabetes or existing Type 2 diabetes in need of a refresher
Nutrition
Learn to recognize carbohydrate foods, how they affect blood sugars and incorporate carbohydrate counting
Gestational Diabetes
Management of gestational diabetes includes meal planning, monitoring and blood sugar guidelines during pregnancy with the goal of a healthy baby
Exercise Assessment
Individual consultations with exercise physiologist to assess current level of fitness and development of an ongoing exercise and activity plan
Eat, Walk and Talk Weight Loss Program
A six week program focused on weight loss and exercise behavior changes
Diabetes Cooking Class
A cooking session based on healthy eating and nutritious recipes, tasting required
Beginning and Advanced Insulin Pump Class
For the person wanting to begin insulin pump therapy and those already using insulin pump therapy wishing to improve control or fine-tune management skills

Referrals can be made to The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center independent of the clinical services available. Medicare and most third party insurance companies provide benefits for diabetes education.