Diabetes Basics
You can feel better and be active and healthy when you learn the basics of managing your type 2 diabetes. In this class, we give you an overview of the four key areas of diabetes management: healthy eating, exercise, monitoring your blood sugar level, and proper use of medication. For members only.
Union City: If you need instructions for using a monitor, be sure to sign up for the “Home Blood Glucose Monitoring” class.
Fremont: Home blood glucose instruction is included in this “Diabetes Basics” class. Please bring your glucose monitor with you.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Times: One session; Fremont class is 3.5 hours, Union City class is 2.5 hours; morning, afternoon, and evening classes available.
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455(Fremont) or (510) 784-4531(Hayward/Union City)

Diabetes Basics Chinese
Offered in Cantonese and Mandarin alternately. Learn basic self-management skills, how to monitor blood glucose at home, what kind of complications may arise, and how to prevent them. Discover how to control diabetes through healthy eating, medications, physical activity, and stress management. For members only. By referral from your health care practitioner.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: On an as-needed basis; call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: Call May Kwan at (510) 248-5182

Living Well With Diabetes
Once you have learned the basics of diabetes self-management, you are ready to advance to the next level. In these sessions, we take an in-depth look at diabetes and recommended care. You will learn new skills for making good food and exercise choices, bringing your blood sugar back into range, and handling the stress and emotions related to diabetes. You will also learn how good blood sugar control and proper use of medication can help prevent diabetes complications. It’s recommended that you take the “Diabetes Basics” class first. “Living Well with Diabetes” is also offered as a teleconference class. For members only.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Time: Four sessions, 2.5 hours each; morning and evening classes available.
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510)784-4531 Union City

Living Well With Diabetes (Teleconference class)
This is a telephone-conference class—call in to speak to the instructor and other members just as you would in a classroom. You will learn and apply the same information as from the on-site version of the class, including avoiding complications, self-management skills, and more. For members only.
~ Location: Call into the class; information provided after registration
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510)784-4531 Union City

Diabetes Nutrition
Are you ready to learn more about how to develop eating habits that work for your lifestyle? Get tips on planning meals, counting carbohydrates, and reading food labels. Learn new ways to prepare your favorite foods and enjoy eating out. With smart planning and balanced choices, a healthier lifestyle can still taste great. It’s recommended that you take the “Diabetes Basics” class first. For members only.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Time: Two sessions, 2.5 hours each. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes available
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510)784-4531 Union City

Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Workshop
Learn the best ways to monitor your glucose at home. This workshop focuses on the equipment, its use and maintenance, and how to record and use the results. Be sure to bring your blood glucose monitor to class. For members only.
~ Location: Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510)784-4531 Union City

Prediabetes and You
Preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes begins with a healthy lifestyle: eating right, exercising more, and knowing the facts. This class will help you take charge of your health and learn how to reduce your risk of diabetes and its complications. Together with advice from your doctor, we are here to help. For members only.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510)784-4531 Union City

Insulin Administration
Learn all you need to know about insulin, including the different types, time of action, equipment care, and hints to make using it easy. For members only.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/times: By appointment
~ Fee: Office visit cost share
~ Registration: Call the Department of Medicine Diabetes Care Managers:

• (510) 248-3635 Fremont;
• (510) 675-2228 Union City

Diabetes Counseling and Education
Individual nurse counseling is available to members with diabetes with special needs. For members only. By referral from your health care practitioner.
Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
Dates/times: By appointment
Fee: Office visit copayment
Registration: Contact your primary care practitioner only.

Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions
Please see Chronic Conditions

Diabetes Support Group
Please see Support Groups

Pediatric Diabetes Support Group
Please see Support Groups

If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:

Fremont 510-248-3455

Hayward & Union City 510-784-4531