Basic Diabetes Program for Extended Family and Caregivers
The Basic Diabetes Program for Extended Family is intended to supplement diabetes care education provided by our diabetes nurse practitioner (NP). This program supports extended family members and other caregivers who assist in the care of a child with diabetes.
Parents/guardians are required to complete the comprehensive diabetes education provided by Diabetes Center educators during their child’s inpatient stay and outpatient clinic visits. This class does not replace that required education.
When Is It Offered?
Classes are available in both in‑person and virtual formats. For current dates and times, families should contact:
Kim Hopkins‑Bowman
Kimberly.Hopkins-Bowman@cchmc.org
(513) 636‑9322
Who May Attend?
- Grandparents
- Aunts and uncles
- Babysitters
- Family friends
- Daycare personnel
Requirements:
- Caregivers of a child who is a patient at the Cincinnati Children's Diabetes Center
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Limit of two caregivers per family
- Sessions fill quickly; availability is subject to change
Topics Covered
- Basic diabetes care
- Carbohydrate counting
- Insulin dose calculations
- Discussion and demonstration with limited hands‑on instruction
Cost
- $15 per person to cover materials
- Classes are not covered by insurance
Registration
Parent/guardian registration and consent are required Families should pre‑register by contacting:
- Kim Hopkins‑Bowman
- (513) 636‑9322
- kimberly.hopkins-bowman@cchmc.org
