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Licking Memorial Diabetes Care

A series of two, 3-hour classes are required to complete the program. Classes are offered twice a month at two locations.

Session 1:
First and second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Downtown Education/Conference Room - 2nd Floor
20 West Locust Street, Newark

Session 2:
Third and fourth Wednesday of each month, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Licking Memorial Diabetes Learning Center
1865 Tamarack Road, Newark

Registration and physician referral are required. To register, please call (220) 564-4722.

For information on course fees, call (220) 564-4915. Fees vary depending on insurance coverage.

Dietitian counseling by appointment only.

It is imperative for patients with diabetes to learn how to achieve and maintain good blood glucose control. LMH offers three ways for patients with diabetes to learn more about managing their disease:

Diabetes Self-Management Classes
Our classes, which are recognized by the American Diabetes Association, are designed by our registered nurses, dietitians and pharmacists, and teach patients how to care for themselves on a daily basis. Topics include:

How to eat properly
Medication management
Blood glucose monitoring
Importance of activity
Problem solving
Reducing risks of diabetes complications

One-on-one Education with a Registered Nurse (RN)

Meter training
Insulin instruction
Gestational diabetes education
General diabetes education

Personalized Dietitian Counseling
LMH's Diabetes Education Program offers two dietitians to assist with one-on-one patient diabetes management.

Links, Forms, and Additional Information

Diabetes/Nutrition FAQs

Service Information

A physician referral is required for appointments and classes. Patients may schedule or cancel appointments and classes by calling LMH Central Scheduling at (220) 564-4722. If you need further information on financial assistance prior to the classes, please call (220) 564-4915.