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The Diabetes Self-Management Program at AAMC is designed to give people with diabetes the tools and information they need to better care for themselves.

Classes are taught by a Certified Diabetic Educator and Registered Dietitian and are available to those with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational or pre-diabetes.

Held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week, class subjects include:

diabetes process
nutrition
acute & chronic complications
monitoring
medication instruction
exercise
coping skills
goal setting

A monthly support group is also available and meets at the hospital. Contact the Diabetic Education Office for more details.

The program is available to people with diabetes who have been referred by their physician.

For more information about diabetes, click on the following website links:
American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association
American Association of Diabetic Educators

The AAMC Diabetes Self-Management Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association






Abbeville Area Medical Center • 420 Thomson Circle • Abbeville, SC 29620 • (864) 366-5011