Class will be conducted virtually via Zoom meeting platform.

Upon completion of this class, the participant will be able to:

• Define and understand type 1 diabetes and symptoms
• Describe treatment options for childhood diabetes
• Describe how food impacts diabetes management
• Identify approaches to managing diabetes within the child’s and families’ lifestyle

Joslin's Why WAIT Program

Candidates must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in the onsite programs.

The Why WAIT Program at Joslin Diabetes Center is a 12-week program, designed to help you manage your weight and diabetes. To help you achieve your goals, our nurse educators will develop personalized nutrition, education, and medication management plan for you.

Designed to help patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes safely lose weight to better manage their condition. Why WAIT stands for Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment and is a 12-week program.