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
| Date | Location | Instructor | Open Slots | Pricing/Registration |
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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. Show on Map |
Becky Scelza | 5 |
Register
Free
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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
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11/11/2025 09:30 AM - 11/18/2025 11:30 AM |
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill 1260 Independence Avenue Akron, OH 44310 Please Note: This class series will be taught in NEPALI only. The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions & is located in the Conference Room Show on Map |
Becky Scelza | 10 |
Register
Free
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12/02/2025 09:30 AM - 12/09/2025 11:30 AM |
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill 1260 Independence Avenue Akron, OH 44310 Holiday Theme - The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions. Classes are located in the Conference Room. Show on Map |
Becky Scelza | 10 |
Register
Free
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12/05/2025 10:00 AM - 12/12/2025 12:00 PM |
Summa Health System Barberton Campus 155 5th Street NE, Main Hospital Barberton, OH 44203 Holiday Theme - 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 | 10 |
Register
Free
|
| Event Time | Pricing/Registration |
|---|---|
|
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: 5
|
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
|
|
11/11/2025 09:30 AM -
11/18/2025 11:30 AM
Location:
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill 1260 Independence Avenue Akron, OH 44310 Please Note: This class series will be taught in NEPALI only. The DM Education Group Class consists of 2 sessions & is located in the Conference Room Show on Map
Instructor:
Becky Scelza
Open Slots: 10
|
Register
Free
|
|
12/02/2025 09:30 AM -
12/09/2025 11:30 AM
Location:
Summa Health Medical Center Chapel Hill 1260 Independence Avenue Akron, OH 44310 Holiday Theme - 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
|
|
12/05/2025 10:00 AM -
12/12/2025 12:00 PM
Location:
Summa Health System Barberton Campus 155 5th Street NE, Main Hospital Barberton, OH 44203 Holiday Theme - 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: 10
|
Register
Free
|
