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Offers diabetes education classes every month.

Includes a three-part series including diabetes education, demonstrations and tasting of healthy foods. Follow up meetings held to discuss progress since the initial class. This is provided by the OSU Extension office.

Provides a group to assist those with a diagnosis of diabetes in dealing with the condition.

Offers free literature and books about diabetes are available to patients and their families. Will also advise individuals on employment issues, health insurance coverage, legal rights, and other similar issues. Will provide referrals to various community resources.

Provides classes for people impacted by diabetes. Provides a general overview as well as nutrition and diet or group instruction on diabetes management and blood sugar testing. Free equipment available most of the time.

Provides a connection for public education programs, camps speakers bureaus, and professional education.

Provides information about various community services and the contact information of the organizations that provides them.

Provides a program that teaches school personnel how to care for children with type 1 diabetes in the classroom.

Provides summer residential camp programs for youths who have Type 1 Diabetes. Camp participants engage in fun and educational activities. Different camps are offered such as: traditional sleep-way camp, family camp (where the whole family participates), leadership training, and Buddy Camp (where the child can bring a friend or family member with them). shorter weekend-long camps for teens are also offered. Along with traditional camping activities, Camp Ho Mita Koda provides teaching moments to help build a foundation for proper diabetes management in a closely monitored and safe environment. Develops a personal plan beast suits each individual camper. Camp is supported and works in conjunction with many pharmaceutical companies and hospital systems and are able to provide many supplies for campers while they attend camp.

Provides a team of specialists who can diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing management for foot problems that may develop due to diabetes.

Provides program to help those with pre-diabetes, gestational, type 1 and type 2. Education can include, but is not limited to: diabetes prevention, laboratory blood tests, blood sugar checks, high/low blood sugar treatements/prevention, medication, health eating, coping and activity.

Offers a curriculum to better understand diabetes and to help clients take control of their diabetes and manage it. Clients are given information on medical topics, cooking lessons, information on helpful physical activities, and nutrition information.

Offers a diabetic education course. Topics include condition management, medication, diet and exercise.

Offers support and education to adults with diabetes and their families.

Provides all types of insulin and a 30-day supply of lancets and/or syringes for monitoring blood sugar levels. Also can provide pen needles for pre-loaded diabetic pens as well as as the pens. Type and amount of supplies available varies. Will work with clients to access other patient assistance programs.

Connects families and caregivers of children with type I diabetes, as well as individuals with the disease, to others facing similar life circumstances. Trained mentors answer non-medical questions, share personal experiences, and lend specialized support.

Offers the services of trained speakers who are available to speak to groups about various aspects of diabetes and the Diabetes Association.

Provides a program that gives information and support to families with children who are newly-diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes; the bag contains relevant diabetes education materials for children and their caregivers.

Support group for those with diabetes, and/or those with family or friends with diabetes, as well as those wishing to pursue a healthy lifestyle. * All services have a faith-based message.

Provides diabetes education, management plans and a diabetes camp for youth.

The Disabilities Center at OCALI provides resources, professional development, technical assistance and consultation to educational and adult services programs / practitioners working with individuals who have severe, complex and multiple disabilities. The center combines information, knowledge, and resources in technology, universal design for learning, educational access, LRE and transition to adult life.

Provides packets of information to help adults, teens, or women who are pregnant with Type 1 diabetes; packet includes practical, personal information for every life stage. Also provides a toolkit for schools to learn methods on how to handle school kids with Type 1 diabetes.

Provides educational materials and information regarding diabetes. Also, provides advocacy for individuals who may be facing issues due to their diabetes.

Provides professional education throughout the year.

Provides a series of classes in 25 sessions that show participants how to prevent and/or manage diabetes and pre-diabetes. enable adults to make lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, and other national organizations. Topics covered include nutrition, getting started with physical activity, overcoming stress, and staying motivated.