Our Adult Diabetes Education Workshops

The UMass Memorial Diabetes Center of Excellence offers an extensive self-management education program covering a wide variety of topics.  Our program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.  It is designed to provide information, motivation, and support.  We utilize Conversation Maps® to help people make lifestyle changes such as nutrition, taking medication, staying physical active, and other aspects of living with diabetes. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Where should you begin?  What should you expect from diabetes education appointments or workshops?  How can the UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence education program help you manage your diabetes?  LEARN MORE

  • Diabetes 101: The Art of Managing Diabetes

The perfect place to start if you have recently been diagnosed or have never met with a diabetes educator.  If it has been a while since you have received diabetes education, these introductory workshops are a great refresher.

  • Basic Carb Counting

Learn the types and amount of food to help best manage your diabetes. This workshop covers label reading, tools for carb counting, and examples to help you plan consistent carbohydrate meals.  It will help you make educated healthy eating choices in a variety of settings.

  • Advanced Carb Counting

Gain flexibility in the amount of carbohydrates you eat, without a negative effect on your blood glucose control.  We will help you match insulin doses to carb intake and blood glucose levels.  This workshop will allow you to get the most out of your carb ratios and sensitivity factors. 

  • Heart Healthy Meal Planning

Changing what & how much you eat can make a big difference in your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  This workshop will help you identify good vs bad fats, cholesterol, salt, and more.

  • “Insulin Pumping….Is it Right For You?"

Intended for people who inject insulin several times a day and are interested in learning about insulin pump therapy, to replace multiple daily shots.  Determine if you are a candidate for our pumping program.

Contact us for details or to get started 

For more information about the Adult Diabetes Education Program at the UMass Memorial Diabetes Center of Excellence, email: cheryl.barry@umassmemorial.org or call (508) 334-3206. 

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