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Classes and workshops help people with diabetes be more proactive in controlling their condition. Topics include types, causes and effects of diabetes mellitus, treatment goals, exercise, diet, meal planning, weight management, prevention of hypoglycemia, insulin or oral diabetes therapy, blood glucose and urine ketone testing, therapy adjustments, prevention and management of complications, and emotional adjustment to living with diabetes. In-depth workshops are offered for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Groups are organized by diabetes type and insulin use. The insulin therapy workshop is three and a half days, and the oral diabetes medication course is two days. Individual counseling and insulin pump instruction are also available. Any doctor or health care facility can refer patients, and some insurance companies require authorization from a primary care provider.