Diabetes Education

Managing diabetes can be challenging! Starling is pleased to have three diabetes educators who work with patients to understand and manage diabetic care. They offer a wide range of group classes on topics related to diabetes care and management. These classes are free, very informative, and are offered in-person and online. They also provide 1:1 coaching.

Lillian (Lil) Vozzolo, RN, BS, CDCES is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 20 years of experience and excellent teaching skills. She served as a Certified Diabetes Educator for over 15 years and has spent the last 9 years working within Starling Endocrinology. Lil’s services have now expanded to the broader Starling community, and she works with all Starling diabetic patients to effectively manage their care.

Our diabetes educators: Lillian (Lil) Vozzolo (left); Donna Denault (right)

Donna Denault, RN, MSN, CDCES is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a master’s degree in Education. She has over 20 years of nursing experience and providing education to patients and their families. She served as a Certified Diabetes Educator at the Hospital of Central Connecticut and as a health, wellness, and chronic care coach with a large primary care practice. With her colleague Lil, Donna’s experience has now expanded to the Starling Community where she works with all Starling patients with diabetes and chronic health issues to effectively manage their care.

Diane Busolini, RD-N, CDCES Diane brings over 20 years of hands-on diabetes education, with a deep expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy. At Charter Oak Health Center, she served as Program Coordinator for Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support, where she successfully obtained ADA Recognition in 2017. She has expertise in CGM training, data interpretation, and supporting patients in insulin pump management. Most recently, she has been working as a Bariatric and Weight Management Dietitian with Trinity Health of New England. Diane is passionate about empowering patients, improving outcomes, and providing clear, compassionate education, with a patient centered approach.

Our educators can be reached at (860) 348-4249 or diabetesed@starlingphysicians.com.

Group Classes

Our three experienced diabetes educators offer online and in-person classes for diabetic patients and family members to understand and manage diabetic care. Classes include:

Diabetes Basics Care & Management

Learn about diabetes, medications, nutrition, blood glucose goals, and tools to help successfully manage diabetes.

Healthy Meal Planning

Learn about macronutrients, how carbohydrates affect your blood sugar, and suggestions for healthy meal planning.

Diabetes Medications, Exercise & Complications Prevention

Overview of diabetes medications, how diabetes can affect different parts of your body, and how to prevent problems/complications from diabetes.

Diabetes Support Group: Living Well with Diabetes

Connect, share, and learn in our Diabetes Support Group: Living Well with Diabetes. Gain practical tips, emotional support, and tools to manage life with diabetes.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Session

Learn your blood glucose targets, hemoglobin A1c targets, and what lifestyle modifications you can start doing today to improve your glucose control.

Upcoming Class Schedule

Classes are free but registration is required 7 business days before the class.

Click here to Register for In-Person or Online Classes

Online

Online classes are held on Mondays

In-Person

In-person classes are held on Wednesdays

Online classes can be accessed from a computer, mobile device, phone, or video system. Click on the link below for login instructions. You must be registered to log in to the class.Tips on How to Log On to a Class

In-person classes are held at 1260 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield. Classes will be limited to 8 participants.

Diabetes Basics Care & Management (online)

Learn about diabetes, medications, nutrition, blood glucose goals, and tools to help successfully manage diabetes.

June 1, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

July 6, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

August 10, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Diabetes Medications, Exercise & Complications Prevention (online)

Overview of diabetes medications, how diabetes can affect different parts of your body, and how to prevent problems/complications from diabetes.

June 8, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
July 13, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
August 27, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Healthy Meal Planning (online)

Learn about macronutrients, how carbohydrates affect your blood sugar, and suggestions for healthy meal planning.

June 15, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
July 20, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
August 24, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Diabetes Basics & Planning Healthy Meals (in-person)

We provide free education on managing Type 1, Type 2, or pre-diabetes, covering nutrition, blood sugar monitoring, medication, and complication prevention. These interactive sessions allow for peer support and expert guidance from your Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

June 17, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 8, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
August 12, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Session (in-person – New Britain location)

Learn your blood glucose targets, hemoglobin A1c targets, and what lifestyle modifications you can start doing today to improve your glucose control.

June 18, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
July 23, 2026	11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 13, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Session (in-person – Wethersfield location)

Learn your blood glucose targets, hemoglobin A1c targets, and what lifestyle modifications you can start doing today to improve your glucose control.

June 11, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
July 16, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
August 13, 2026	11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group: Living Well with Diabetes

Connect, share, and learn in our Diabetes Support Group: Living Well with Diabetes. Gain practical tips, emotional support, and tools to manage life with diabetes.

Check back for more dates soon!

Click here to Register for In Person or Online Classes

After registration and prior to the event you will receive an email with event details.

1:1 Coaching

Our educators are also available to work with patients in the office or via Telemedicine to go more in-depth on the usage of advanced diabetes management tools.