Diabetes Care Center

Welcome to the Diabetes Care Center!

Diabetes requires daily attention to what and how much you eat, blood sugar monitoring, and physical exercise. When you keep your blood sugar within a safe range, you will feel better, have a good quality of life, and may prevent complications from diabetes. The Diabetes Care Center was established to help each diabetic patient live a healthier life.

Rebecca Knight, N.P and Kimberly Torres-Kebelbeck, R.N. are both Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and will work closely with you and your physician to help you maintain a stable blood sugar. Initially, your physician will refer you to one of the CDEs for a one hour evaluation. This complete evaluation will review your blood sugar levels, your diet, your medication, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

In addition to your evaluation, you will be invited to a special series of classes specifically designed to help you and your family manage your diabetes. This program is comprised of four classes, which are held periodically throughout the year. Listed below is a brief description of each class and the current class schedule. For more information, please call (562) 229-9452, Ext 1455.

Welcome to the Diabetes Education Program designed to help you and your family manage your diabetes. This program is comprised of a variety of classes, which are held periodically throughout the year. Listed below is a brief description of each class.

Diabetes: Complications & Prevention

This class will give you a general overview of the complications that many diabetics experience when their blood sugar is not controlled. This class will teach you how you can lower your risk for these complications and prevent damage to your heart, kidney, eyes and nerves. During this class, you will learn about the positive health habits to help you live alonger life with diabetes.

Monday, September 13th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Los Cerritos YMCA
15530 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower

Diabetes: ABC's & Nutrition

This class will provide you with the basic facts about diabetes and its early treatment. The class will help you to make better food choices that will help you reach your blood sugar goal. With good nutrition along with proper medication, you will learn how to keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight at a healthy range. This will help you to feel better and stay healthier longer.

Monday, September 20th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Los Cerritos YMCA
15530 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower

Diabetes Medication and Monitoring

This class will provide you with the basic facts about diabetes and its early treatment. We will also review diabetes medications including insulin therapy and assist you with your medication plan. This class will help you to understand your medication dosages and the best time to take medications. During this class, you will also learn how to balance food, exercise, and diabetes medications.

Monday, October 10th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Los Cerritos YMCA
15530 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower

Diabetes: ABC's & Nutrition

This class will provide you with the basic facts about diabetes and its early treatment. The class will help you to make better food choices that will help you reach your blood sugar goal. With good nutrition along with proper medication, you will learn how to keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight at a healthy range. This will help you to feel better and stay healthier longer.

Monday, October 11th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Los Cerritos YMCA
15530 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower