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Synergy Health and Wellness offers group classes accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) to help adults with Diabetes lower HbA1c, decrease complications, and have a better quality of life. Each class is taught by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Educators.
Classes are for:
- Adult Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
- Individual diabetes education is offered for those with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational diabetes and children — please contact us for details.
Class topics include:
- Factors that impact blood sugars
- Foods and blood sugars
- Physical activity and blood sugars
- Medications
- Preventing complications
- Troubleshooting
- NEW! Free trial of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device.
- Over a two-week period, patients will see what impacts their blood sugar in real-time.
- NEW! A full meal will be served during class.
- Integrate carb counting, blood sugar education, and trending blood glucose levels.
- Discuss real life tips and tools for recognizing and moving through the emotional aspects of diabetes.
- And More!
Why is it important to be ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists) Accredited?
The accreditation means that our team has proven that it meets and upholds the 10 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management and Support (DSMES). These standards are agreed upon jointly by the ADA, ADCES and CMS. Synergy’s diabetes program has held the ADCES accreditation since 2016 and is excited to have recently announced its team of diabetes educators are now certified and currently administering Medtronic and Omnipod insulin pumps to patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Our team are educators, but also more importantly we operate as a support system as we walk alongside clients through their diabetes journey.
Our comprehensive diabetes education program includes individual and group sessions. In order to receive the most individualized education and support possible, we encourage all participants to attend at least 1 individual session before the start of groups. To enroll, ask your physician to fax a referral for comprehensive diabetes education to Synergy at 541-323-3483 or call us if you have any questions.
The program is covered by most insurance companies including Medicare and Oregon Health Plans.
2023 Class Dates:
- Saturdays 9-11am January 14-February 4 (Bend in-person)
- Thursdays 5:30-7:30 January 12-February 2 (Telehealth)
Secure your spot in class now! Call or Email: 541-323-3488, info@synergyhealthbend.com.
