February Diabetes Program in Butte Gives Insight

For those struggling with diabetes, you may already have a regimen in place to help with your diagnosis. However, if you are experiencing symptoms in relation to diabetes that raise concern, always seek advice and treatment from a doctor or specialist. The same applies to those who are not entirely certain if their symptoms are diabetes-related. It's a matter of recognizing and knowing the signs (possible symptoms below). To add to the importance of staying informed, there's also a program available in Butte that provides insight into dealing with diabetes. Conducted at St. James Healthcare in Butte, the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program allows participants to work with a certified diabetes educator and a registered dietitian to create a customized self-management plan that works for them! Interested participants are encouraged to engage in the full three-week session, which meets from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. James Healthcare in Butte (400 S Clark) on the following Thursdays: February 9th, 16th and 23rd. (More about managing diabetes and knowing the symptoms below)

Participants of February's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program will strive to focus on carb intake while managing the foods they enjoy. The sessions will also concentrate on managing blood sugar readings and understanding how your medications work and react in your system. The program will also provide insight into how to prevent complications related to diabetes. For more information about this month's Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs, contact coordinator Ida Reighhard, RN, CDE of St. James Healthcare, at (406) 723-2960. Registration for the three-week course is available here -> DIABETES COURSE. Other sessions are available throughout the year and visible on the site above.

The possible symptoms of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes include but are not limited to the following (below). If any of these symptoms sound familiar, seek the help of a medical professional.

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