Diabetes Self-Management Program

The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a series of free workshops based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed at Stanford University. You'll work with small groups of diabetes educators and people with diabetes to understand and manage your condition.

Anyone living with diabetes is welcome. Feel free to bring along a family member, friend or caregiver.

Subjects covered include:

• Monitoring YourCcondition
• Preventing High/Low Blood Sugar: hyper/hypoglycemia
• Dealing with Diabetes Symptoms
• Preventing or Delaying Complications
• Healthy Eating: Planning Low Fat Meals
• Dealing with Stress
• Exercise for Strength and Endurance
• Appropriate Use of Medication

How It Works

• Participants meet 2½ hours each week for six weeks, in community settings such as churches, community centers, libraries and hospitals.
• Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management program.
• Workshops are highly participative, where mutual support and success build participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.