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people live with diabetes, you are not alone! *
If you have been impacted by diabetes and want to know more about managing it, we encourage you to sign up
for our program.
To participate in our program, you will need to have a physician referral. This is because
our team will partner with your physician to track your progress and work with your
health insurance company.
To determine if your insurance plan will cover our classes, we recommend that you contact your insurer directly.
DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES
Getting the Support You Need
Our classes will provide you with support and help you discover new ways to manage your diabetes.
Diabetes Management Class Locations
Africa Road Diabetes Management
Westerville
Taylor Station Diabetes Management
Columbus
Bethel Reed Park Diabetes Management
Columbus
Making a Difference
"Thanks for all your insight and expertise! Wouldn't have been possible without your program."
Diabetes Management Class Outline
"I am so excited that I just wanted to share my news with you: For the first time since I've been taking my blood glucose levels, I am below 100...I registered at 98!"
Steps to Success
Take Control Today
If you are ready to take control of your diabetes, sign up for our classes.
Meet the Diabetes Management Team
Audrey Scott
Innovative Diabetes Disease Manager, RD, LD, CDE
Audrey has BS in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University College of Allied Medical Professions. She has been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with COPC Innovative Diabetes Management since 1998. Audrey also has been a Certified Diabetes Educator since 2001.
"Helping people learn to thrive with diabetes is my passion. Diabetes can be a difficult and challenging diagnosis to live with and accept. I hope to be part of the journey of discovering the art of living a healthy life with diabetes."
Beth Mitchell
RD, LD, CDE
Beth has a BS in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University College of Allied Medical Professions. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian working at COPC Innovative Diabetes Management since 2008 and has worked as a dietitian and diabetes educator in the central Ohio area for many years.
Taylor Thomas
RDN, LD, Diabetes Educator
Taylor has a BS in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has been a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with COPC Innovative Diabetes Management since 2017. She will be completing her Certified Diabetes Educator credential in 2019.
“Education is vital to successfully navigate any new diagnosis and I love working with people with diabetes to empower them and give them the tools to live a long and healthy life.”
Emily Peters
MS, RDN, LD
Emily earned her MS in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University School of Allied Medical Professions. She joined the COPC team in 2016 and works as a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist. Emily individualizes Medical Nutrition Therapies for a wide variety of health conditions and disease states. She also coaches patients on general healthy, balanced eating with an emphasis on personal preferences.
Joyce Vent
Office Manger and Appointment Scheduling
Joyce has been with COPC Innovative Diabetes Management since 1999. My role in our office is to contact patients who've been referred to Innovative Diabetes Management and explain the education options available to them. This includes the type of class or visit that is appropriate for them and the time and location options. I also answer general questions that patients might have. I've worked in a medical setting since 1979 and enjoy talking with patients and their family members and helping them get education that will empower them.
Joyce Cooney
Admin Assistant
Joyce has been a member of COPC since 2011. Her role as an Admin Assistant in our office is to ensure patients are contacted to schedule the appropriate class or appointment, to answer questions regarding our educational process, and to keep the docs informed of referral progress. She also maintains the data needed for our accreditation process.
As a mom of a person with Type I, I understand the importance of education in the treatment of diabetes. These classes are designed in such a way that learning about the disease and how to manage it is a fun and interactive experience in a supportive environment.