Diabetes Education
We are pleased to have an experienced diabetes educator who works with patients to understand and manage diabetic care.
Lillian (Lil) Vozzolo, BS, RN, CDCES is a Nurse Educator with over 20 years of experience with 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.
We are now expanding Lil’s services to the broader Starling community so she can work with all Starling diabetic patients to effectively manage their care.
Group Online Classes
Monthly online classes will be offered on the following topics:
Basic Diabetes Care & Management
Overview on what is diabetes, medication instruction, balancing food, medication, nutrition and exercise, blood glucose goals, tools to help successfully manage diabetes
Carbohydrate Counting & Meal Planning
Discussion on what are the macronutrients, how do carbohydrates affect your blood sugar, healthy meal planning
Sensor Therapy
Introduction to continuous glucose monitoring, interpretation of glucose monitoring, professional CGM trials, individual and group training on personal devices
Pump Therapy
Introduction to benefits of pump therapy, instruction on pump basal and bolus theory, individual training classes on personal pumps
InPen
Instruction on Smart Pen to record insulin usage as a tool for evaluation of current medication Regimen
Schedule of Upcoming Classes
Diabetes Basics Care and Management: Oct. 8, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
Carb Counting and Meal Planning: Oct. 15, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Sensor Therapy: Oct. 22, Nov. 18, Dec. 16
Pump Therapy and Smart Insulin Pens: Oct. 29, Nov. 25, Dec. 23
All classes are online and meet from 9am-10am. Classes are free but registration is required.
Click here to enroll
How To Register
There is no cost for the classes but pre-registration is required. Follow these simple steps:
- Click here to complete a Webinar Consent Form.
- On the bottom of the consent form, provide your contact information and select the class you would like to attend.
- You will then receive an email with a link to register for the virtual class.
- You will receive an email confirmation for your enrollment, a link for the class, and a reminder as the date draws closer.
Accessing the Webinar
You can join a class from your computer, mobile device, phone, or video system. Pick the one that works best for you. Click on the helpful link below for login instructions. You must be registered to login to the class.
1:1 Coaching
Lil is 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. She can be reached at LiVozzolo@starlingphysicians.com or 860-258-3470, ext 5909 to schedule a session.