Diabetes Education & Research for Long, Healthy Lives

FREE 2 hour class offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month at our Meridian office (in suite #1229 in St. Luke’s Meridian). This session is for individuals and families interested in insulin pump therapy and glucose sensor technology. Certified Diabetes Educators, insulin pump, and glucose sensor representatives explain what pump and sensor technology is and who can benefit from it.

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Amy Walters, PhD - HDC's Director of Behavioral Health Services

HDC is happy to introduce Walk-n-Talk, a group led by Dr. Amy Walters. Participants meet once a week for 6 weeks and learn how to overcome the emotional and behavioral barriers to diet and exercise habits. Offered at both our Boise and Meridian offices. Billable to insurance and Medicare (Medicaid is not eligible.)

For more information or to enroll in the next group, please call 208-331-1155 or email us

Ideal for newly diagnosed individuals! Clients learn about carbohydrate counting, medications, stress management, exercise, foot care, blood sugar monitoring, hemoglobin A1c and ketone testing, sick day guidelines, goal-setting and self-adjustments for better daily control. Class is offered in four 2.5-hour sessions or over a weekend.

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If you are a new patient, or it’s been over a year since you have been to HDC, please fill out our Patient Forms and bring with you to your appointment.

Flexible insulin therapy (F.I.T.) to meet the needs of a busy lifestyle. Designed for individuals taking three or more injections a day. Two 2-hour classes, scheduled one week apart. Offered monthly.

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If you are a new patient, please fill out our New Patient Forms and bring with you to your first appointment.

Certified Diabetes Educators teach pregnant women how to keep their blood glucose at normal levels. When a client requires insulin, educators teach self-adjustment strategies. Classes offered Wednesday afternoons at our Meridian office and Thursday mornings at our Boise office. Free blood glucose meter provided.

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If you are new patient, or it’s been over a year since you have been to HDC, please fill out our Patient Forms and bring with you to your appointment.

Learn how modest lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. 2-hour class offered twice each month at both the Boise and Meridian offices. Specifically designed for individuals who have pre-diabetes or who are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

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What you need to know to start using a insulin pump. Includes the saline start.

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If you are a new patient, or it’s been over a year since you have been to HDC please fill out our Patient Forms and bring with you to your appointment.

Continuing education for the pump patient on how to make adjustments and troubleshoot.

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If you are a new patient, or it’s been over a year since you have been to HDC, please fill out our Patient Forms and bring with you to your appointment.

For individuals who have had previous education in diabetes management. The class revisits the basics of good diabetes self-management, updates on the latest advances in diabetes care and helps renew commitment to good diabetes control. A 2-hour class offered monthly.

Check our education calendar for dates and times.

If you are new patient, or it’s been over a year since you have been to HDC, please fill out our Patient Forms and bring with you to your appointment.