Blue Mountain Health System will offer a series of training classes on Diabetes Self Management Training and Support from 1-3 p.m. on March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7 in the first floor board room at the Gnaden Huetten campus at 211 N. 12th St. in Lehighton.

The course will be facilitated by Susan Generose, diabetes care coordinator at BMHS. It will cover meal planning: how to count carbohydrates and plan healthy meals; exercise ideas: tips to keep active and find time to work out; the basics of monitoring: how to check your blood sugar, oral medications and insulin; complications: review ways to prevent neuropathy, eye disease, kidney problems and foot problems; changing behaviors: stress and coping; and resources for people with diabetes.Medicare Part B covers 10 hours of initial group classes for a beneficiary who has been diagnosed with diabetes and/or who has not had formal training in the past. For those with third party or commercial insurances, please consult with your insurance provider for reimbursement details.A physician referral and pre-registration are required. For more information, or to register, please call 610-377-7194.