Diabetes Education Programs

   
The Diabetes Education Programs at Santa Rosa Medical Center provides comprehensive diabetes education for all patients with diabetes.  Patients with type 2 diabetes receive 8 hours of education in a small class setting.  Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 patients so that each patient can receive personalized attention.  Patients who are on insulin, who are pregnant, or have other special needs may be seen individually.   

Providers

Education is provided by Kathleen (Katie) Craft, RN and Susan Giannakis, RD. Both Katie and Susan have extensive experience in diabetes education.  Susan has a master’s degree in nutrition and has been a Certified Diabetes Educator since 1994.  Katie is a Certified Diabetes Educator with over 5 years of experience, and is also a Certified Pump Trainer.  

How to Schedule

To find a class that best meets your schedule, go to our "Events Calendar" and see upcoming Diabetes Education Classes.

To schedule diabetes education, ask your doctor for an order and call the diabetes education office at 626-5196.  

Accreditation

*The American Diabetes Association Recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.     

Diabetes Support Group

 

The Diabetes Support Group offers monthly meetings at Santa Rosa Medical Center.  The group’s purpose is to provide education and support to people with diabetes.  Speakers and topics vary from month to month.  Meetings are free and they are open to anyone with diabetes.  Friends and family members are also welcome to attend.  

Where and When

Diabetes Support Group meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Meetings are held in the Locklin Education Building.  Registration is not required.  For more information, call 626-5196.