ValleyCare Health System offers inpatient and outpatient care for individuals with Type 1, 2 or gestational diabetes including individual counseling, group support, nutritional advice and education. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality and meeting national standards for self-management education.
Through our education programs you will learn skills to manage diabetes. Click here for information on upcoming classes.
 Diet, activity and lifestyle
Medication: oral and insulin
Self-monitoring / blood glucose testing
Solving problems of high or low blood glucose levels
Sick-day precautions
Proper care for feet, skin, eyes, and teeth
Preventing diabetes-related long-term complications
Group Classes for Diabetes Education:
A new class starts each month and meets over the course of six months, for a total of four sessions.
Individual Diabetes Education:
Available by appointment.
Diabetes Support Group:
Several groups each month. All are welcome. No charge. No appointment required.
Click here for information on Diabetes support.
 Affiliated with the California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program, Sweet Success offers education and support for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes (high blood glucose levels detected during pregnancy) and those with existing diabetes who become pregnant.
 Learn how to adjust insulin doses to fit your individual lifestyle, for flexible management of diabetes. Also learn skills required for successful blood glucose management using an insulin pump -- including advanced carbohydrate counting, insulin adjustment and safety protocols.
A doctor’s referral is required for all of the services in the program. Equipment, supplies and educational health management costs for diabetes are covered by most health plans when deemed medically necessary by a physician. Medicare Part B covers Diabetes Self-Management Education.
Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center
ValleyCare Medical Plaza at W. Las Positas in Stoneridge
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Suite 220
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Mark Christiansen. M.D.
Available Monday – Friday, with some flexible evening hours.
Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program
Phone: (925) 416-6710
Fax: (925) 416-6722
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