Pre-diabetes class

The pre-diabetes class is designed for anyone who has been diagnosed by a health care provider with pre-diabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or metabolic syndrome.

Class objectives

During the pre-diabetes class participants will:

• Learn about the diagnosis of pre-diabetes.
• Create a meal plan with good health, lifestyle and personal goals in mind.
• Make a personal physical activity plan.
• Learn how to reduce fat while keeping flavor in your diet.
• Learn how to interpret a food label.
• Develop a plan for reasonable weight loss.

Registration and cost

Pre-registration is required. Call 612-262-4314 or 612-262-4315 with questions or for more information.

The $35 cost covers the workbook, glucometer and other class materials. Some insurance plans will reimburse patients for this cost.

Classes in 2008

Pre-diabetes classes will take place at these Allina Medical Clinic locations:

• April 28, 5:30 to 8 p.m., West St. Paul
• April 29, 60 to 8:30 p.m., Buffalo
• April 30, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Edina
• June 9, 5:30 to 8 p.m., West St. Paul
• June 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Edina
• June 19, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Litchfield
• June 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Woodbury
• June 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Faribault
• June 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Coon Rapids

Contact the clinic for more information.