Diabetes Education

All classes are online. Please note the times which now vary by day. Classes are free but registration is required.
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How To Register

There is no cost for the classes but pre-registration is required. Follow these simple steps:

1. Click here to complete a Webinar Consent Form.
2. On the bottom of the consent form, provide your contact information and select the class you would like to attend.
3. You will then receive an email with a link to register for the virtual class.
4. 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.

How to Log On to a 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.

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

 Upcoming Classes in 2021

Diabetes Basics Care and Management: 

January 7 at 10am
January 14 at 2pm

February 4 at 10am
February 18 at 2pm

March 4 at 10am
March 18 at 2pm

Carb Counting and Meal Planning: 

January 14 9am
January 28 at 3pm

February 11 at 3pm
February 25  at 9am

March 11 at 9am
March 25 at 3pm

Sensor Therapy:

January 7 at 9am
January 14 at 3pm

February 4 at 9am
February 18 at 3pm

March 4 at 9am
March 18 at 3pm