Free diabetes class offered

FALLBROOK – Free diabetes classes will be offered in Spanish and English at the education department classroom at the Wellness Center, 138 South Brandon, located on the 2nd floor. Both sessions are on Tuesday, Feb. 16, with the Spanish class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the English session at noon to 1:30 p.m. Individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes or those wanting a refresher are invited to attend along with a family member.

Certified Diabetes Educators Janine Loescher, RD, CDE, CLE and Lisa Carter, RN, CDE will be the instructors.

Topics include food, medications, monitoring blood sugars, activity, complications and more. For more information, call Fallbrook Hospital Education Department at (760) 731-8246.