Diabetes: Let's Get Started
Let’s Get Started is a 2-hour introductory class for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes or wishing to learn basic diabetes self-management skills. Topics covered in the class include:
- Glucose testing and recording
- Basic nutrition
- Signs of high and low blood glucose
- Benefits of exercise
- Goal setting
The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. These classes are offered in the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (Ellison Building) in Sacramento and UC Davis Medical Groups in Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Auburn, Davis, Carmichael and Rancho Cordova. Click here for directions to these locations. Please view the class schedule then contact your doctor’s office or call (916) 734-0718 to sign up.
Please note: all classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. In the event of a cancellation, all enrolled individuals will be notified prior to the start of the class.
Let's Get Started schedule
2009 |
Location |
Day |
Time |
Room |
September 21 |
Davis Medical Group |
Monday |
4-6 p.m. |
Conference |
October 12 |
Roseville Medical Group |
Monday |
3-5 p.m. |
Conference |
October 20 |
Sacramento |
Tuesday |
10-12 p.m. |
ACC 3010A |
October 28 |
Carmichael Medical Group |
Wednesday |
3-5 p.m. |
Conference |
November 3 |
Folsom Medical Group |
Tuesday |
3-5 p.m. |
Conference |
November 13 |
Elk Grove Medical Group |
Friday |
3-5 p.m. |
Conference |
November 18 |
Sacramento |
Wednesday |
3-5 p.m. |
ACC 3030C |
December 1 |
Davis Medical Group |
Tuesday |
3-5 p.m. |
Conference |
December 10 |
Sacramento |
Thursday |
4-6 p.m. |
ACC 3030C |

