Diabetes Education
Corry Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education Program has been awarded the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality self-management education program.
Diabetic Education Classes are available at Corry Memorial Hospital by a Certified Diabetes Educator, Terry DeLellis, RN and a Registered Dietitian, Melissa Nyweide.
Your physician can give you a referral to attend these classes. You will benefit from an initial one-on-one consultation with our educator and/or dietitian. Four 2-hour classes are then offered free and includes:
- Explanation of Pathophysiology of Diabetes
- Relationship Between Diet and Exercise
- Stress Management
- Monitoring
- Standards of Care
- Diet Management
For more information call Corry Memorial Hospital at (814) 664-4641 and ask for extension 313.
Support sessions are also offered in October and November in honor of National Diabetes Education Month in November.