April 8, 2016

A nine-week series of classes designed to help those with diabetes manage their illness will be offered at Mather Endocrinology, a division of Harbor View Medical Services.

The classes will meet Thursday afternoons from 5-6 pm, April 28-June 23. Topics to be covered include:

•           What is Diabetes?

•           Physical Activity & Exercise

•           Monitoring and Goal-Setting

•           Oral & Injectable Medications

•           Healthy Eating

•           Hypo and Hyperglycemia

•           Long-term Complications

•           Healthy Coping

The classes will be taught by diabetes educator Margaret J. Hofacker BSN, RN, CDE. Mather Endocrinology is located at 125 Oakland Ave., Suite 203, Port Jefferson.

Physician referral is required. For more information and to register, call 631-686-2551.

Harbor View Medical Services is a growing practice providing a range of medical services. Harbor View was founded with a mission to provide excellent medical care, expanded access, and patient centered service to the communities that it serves. Habor

View is pioneering new ways to practice medicine across multiple locations, using Mather Hospital’s advanced resources to create seamless continuity of care for every patient in our growing network.

For more information on the practices of Harbor View Medical Services at  http://harborviewmedicalservices.com/