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Diabetes Outpatient Education Program

We currently offer Group Diabetes Outpatient Education Classes that are a series of 2 two hour classes. These classes are free. Please see links below to register.

We also offer  Diabetic Education Self-Management Education (DSME) that can be scheduled by calling our Diabetes Center at 234.312.6420. 

These classes include the following education:

• Describing the diabetes disease process and treatment options
• Incorporating nutritional management into lifestyle
• Incorporating physical activity into lifestyle
• Using medication(s) safely and for maximum therapeutic effectiveness
• Monitoring blood glucose and other parameters and interpreting and using the results for self-management decision making
• Preventing, detecting, and treating acute complications
• Preventing detecting, and treating chronic complications
• Developing personal strategies to address psychosocial issues and concerns
• Developing personal strategies to promote health and behavior change

If you have any questions, call one of our specialists, at 234.312.6420 or email diabetescenter@summahealth.org.
Date Location Instructor Open Slots Pricing/Registration
09/16/2025 09:30 AM -
09/23/2025 12:00 PM
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill
1260 Independence Avenue
Akron, OH 44310

The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Classes are located in the Conference Room.
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Becky Scelza 0
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09/19/2025 10:00 AM -
09/26/2025 12:30 PM
Summa Health System Barberton Campus
155 5th Street NE
Barberton, OH 44203

The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and report to Suite 102 to complete the class registration. The classes are in Conference Rooms C & D on the ground floor across from the cafeteria.
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Becky Scelza 5 Register
Free
10/21/2025 09:30 AM -
10/28/2025 12:00 PM
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill
1260 Independence Avenue
Akron, OH 44310

Holiday Classes - The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Classes are located in the Conference Room.
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Becky Scelza 10 Register
Free
10/24/2025 10:00 AM -
10/31/2025 12:30 PM
155 5th Street NE
Barberton, OH 44203

Holiday Classes - The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and report to Suite 102 to complete the class registration. The classes are in Conference Rooms C & D on the ground floor across from the cafeteria.
Show on Map
Becky Scelza 8 Register
Free
Event Time Pricing/Registration
09/16/2025 09:30 AM -
09/23/2025 12:00 PM
Location:
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill
1260 Independence Avenue
Akron, OH 44310

The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Classes are located in the Conference Room.
Show on Map
Instructor:
Becky Scelza
Open Slots: 0
Sold Out
09/19/2025 10:00 AM -
09/26/2025 12:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health System Barberton Campus
155 5th Street NE
Barberton, OH 44203

The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and report to Suite 102 to complete the class registration. The classes are in Conference Rooms C & D on the ground floor across from the cafeteria.
Show on Map
Instructor:
Becky Scelza
Open Slots: 5
Register
Free
10/21/2025 09:30 AM -
10/28/2025 12:00 PM
Location:
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill
1260 Independence Avenue
Akron, OH 44310

Holiday Classes - The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Classes are located in the Conference Room.
Show on Map
Instructor:
Becky Scelza
Open Slots: 10
Register
Free
10/24/2025 10:00 AM -
10/31/2025 12:30 PM
Location:
155 5th Street NE
Barberton, OH 44203

Holiday Classes - The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and report to Suite 102 to complete the class registration. The classes are in Conference Rooms C & D on the ground floor across from the cafeteria.
Show on Map
Instructor:
Becky Scelza
Open Slots: 8
Register
Free
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