DIABETES

A Free Service to Participants.

Classes Held Locally in the Community.

Delivered through culturally relevant interactive sessions rananging from 10 - 12 hours of instructions.

Available in English and Spanish.

 Designed to follow National Standards for indivisualized education and support for participants.

Focused on helping particpants achieve their personal diabetes and self-management goals by delivering content that addresses:

• Understanding the Human Body as Related to Diabetes.

• Understanding Risk Factors for Diabetes.

• Monitoring Your Body and Using the Results for Self-Management and Decision Making.

• Get up and Move Diabetes & Physical Activity.

• Managing Diabetes Through Nutrition and Meal Planning.

• Diabetes Complications: Identification and Prevention.

• Medications and Medical Care

• Personal Strategies to Manage Psychosocial Issues and Promote Behavior Change, by Mobilizing Family and Friends