Diabetes education centers provide classes in the management of diabetes, support groups for people with diabetes, and for their families. Many diabetes education centers also provide one-to-one counseling in meal planning, medication management, and exercise program development. Call the diabetes education center near you to learn more about diabetes management. In North Dakota Five-Day Classes Bismarck: Janeen Dosch, St Alexius, 1-701-221-8900 Bismarck: Maysil Malard, Medcenter One, 701-224-6378 Dickinson: Sharon Olheiser, St. Joseph's Hospital, 701-225-7485 Fargo: Shirley Stelter, MeritCare Health Systems, 701-234-2245 Grafton: Sandra Lessard, Grafton Unity Hospital 701-352-1620 Grand Forks: Molly Soeby, United Hospital, 701-780-5183 Minot: Donna Amundson, Unimed Hospital, 701-857-2062 Minot: Susan Burkhard, Trinity Medical Center, 701-857-5268 Williston: Margaret Schumacher, Mercy Hospital 701-774-7421 Two-Day Classes Fargo: Pat Frietag, Dakota Heartland Health Systems, 701-280-4189 Fargo: Shirley Stelter, MeritCare Health Systems, 701-234-2245 Fargo: Carrie McLeod, Dakota Clinic Ltd, 701-280-8593 Grand Forks: Molly Soeby, United Hospital, 701-780-5183 American Association of Diabetes Educators The American Association of Diabetes Educators provides national workshops and education materials for health care professionals interested in diabetes education. This organization can provide a list of available diabetes educators and education programs in your area. This organization also accepts applications for membership, and provides information on qualifications and test dates for taking the National Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) examination. Call 1-800-832-6874 for more information. THE INVISIBLE EPIDEMIC | LEARN MORE ABOUT DIABETES | THE IMPACT OF DIABETES | ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN HELP | BACK TO HEALTHWORKS MAINPAGE © 1998 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.