[Scrabblechick]

I felt like I learned a lot at my class, but my insurance covered it.

I personally feel a diabetes education class is best for those who know very little about this disease to start with, and to help them become oriented with the disease, as well as with the lifestyle changes they will want to make.

I knew a LOT about the D, since my dad had it, but hearing about the latest research and having an instructor who was a long term Type 1.5 who hadn't had any complications was a ray of hope. I needed it mentally. I had been DX about a month and was so depressed I cried all the time. The class helped me come to terms with the disease and gave me hope.

I think it's a very personal decision, and one you make based on your individual needs.