Diabetes Classes

Currently all classes are being held virtually 

Diabetes Education Classes at Michigan Medicine

The team of educators at Michigan Medicine knows that learning to manage your diabetes can be challenging. Our certified team of diabetes experts wants to empower you to take charge of your diabetes so that you may live a healthy, fulfilling life.

Qualified to Help

Our Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association, and has been certified by the Michigan Department of Community Health since June 2001. The recognition and certification process is based on National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education, the American Diabetes Association and MDCH requirements. Classes are led by our Diabetes Education Program staff. The team consists of certified diabetes educator nurses and dietitians. We have expertise in diabetes devices, with certification in training, prep and self-management for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM). Our dietitians hold certificates of training in adult weight management by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Learn more about the following diabetes education classes:

Classes cover a number of topics, including:

  • meal planning
  • carbohydrate counting
  • monitoring blood sugar
  • exercise
  • medications
  • stress management
  • how to manage sick days

Type 1 Class: "Intensive Management"

The Flexible Management Classes (or Intensive Management Classes) are designed for adults with type 1 diabetes. Four evening sessions, two and a half hours long, are held every other month. This class is recommended either for adults who are newly diagnosed with diabetes, or for adults who would like to obtain the most current information to help with their diabetes management, as well as for adults who are interested in an insulin pump. Our goal for this class is to give you tools and suggestions that you will be able to utilize in dealing with your diabetes. The information in this program is tailored to what is important to you. As an attendee, you are encouraged to share your thoughts, concerns and questions with us during the classes. This class is a prerequisite for those interested in pumps. In the "Intensive Management" class you will learn what insulin pumps are, what is involved in starting a pump, how to manage emergencies and more. After you have completed the class, the diabetes education team will work with you personally to prepare you for an insulin pump. We will coordinate ordering and provide education and follow-up to help you become a successful “pumper”.  Please call 734-998-2475 for more information or to register for the classes.

Type 2 Class: "Living with Diabetes"

The "Living with Diabetes" classes are designed for people with type 2 diabetes. Four sessions, two and a half hours long, are held each month. This class is recommended for people who are newly diagnosed with diabetes and for those who would like the most up-to-date information on diabetes management. Our goal is to give you tools and suggestions that you will be able to implement in your daily life. The information is tailored to what is important to you, and we encourage you to share your thoughts, concerns and questions with us during classes.  Please call 734-998-2475 for more information or to register for the classes.

Gestational Diabetes Class

The gestational diabetes class is scheduled through the Adult Diabetes Education Program. It has been designed for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. You will learn what gestational diabetes is, how it is diagnosed, and how to treat it with meal planning and glucose monitoring. The purpose of the education is to help keep a mother's blood sugar near the target range to lower the risks to both mom and baby. Learn more and register for the Gestational Diabetes Class through the Adult Diabetes Education Program at (734) 998-2475.