The YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Department are pleased to offer patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and gestational diabetes and their families, caregivers and children (over the age of 16) to weekly fun and informative classes geared towards promoting health and wellness within our community.

These YKHC Wellness Wednesday Programs start in October 2023 and will be held in the Wellness Center Classroom on the second floor of the hospital.

Topics and activities include:

First Wednesday of each month – Dinner with Diabetes from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. BINGO

Come play DIABETES BINGO with us while having fun and learning about diabetes and how to live your best life thru good health.

Second Wednesday of each month – Group DSMES from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Diabetes Basics

Come join us as we spend the day learning about all things diabetes (What causes diabetes?  What are the signs of diabetes?  How can I control my blood glucose?  How comes I feel so tired and what can I do?  How do I measure my blood glucose?)

Third Wednesday of each month – Dinner with Diabetes from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Nutrition

Have you and your family been wandering about the food that you eat and how it effects your blood glucose?  Are you looking for ways to modify your recipes to promote optimal health?  Are you curious about sugar substitutes?  Would you like to learn more about food labels on nutrition?  Join us as we talk about food, it’s impact on our blood glucose and what we can do to enjoy tasty and delicious meals and snacks while maintaining a healthy blood glucose levels.  Each month we will discuss a different topic related to nutrition.

Fourth Wednesday of each month – Dinner with Diabetes from 5:15 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Physical Activity

Come join us as we learn about the benefits of physical activity and how it can affect our blood glucose levels.  Each week we will cover a different topic or activity that can be done by our patients with diabetes and their families to promote health and wellbeing. Each month we will discuss a different topic related to physical activity.

Fifth Wednesday of the month – Dinner with Diabetes from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bonus Class

Looking for a fun and educational way to improve your blood glucose and promote health and happiness?  Join us any month that has 5 Wednesday’s for a bonus class.  Some months we will do more BINGO – other months we will address patient questions or requested topics.

For questions about these classes or to sign up in advance, please contact the YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Department at 907.543.6133.