Diabetes Self-Management Program
Class schedule
Help control your diabetes and live a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes is a complex chronic illness that requires ongoing monitoring to slow or prevent complications. This evidence-based program will help you gain confidence in your ability to manage your health and to maintain an active and fulfilling life.
Self-management classes are interactive and informative.
We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.
Participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition tips
- How to pace activity and when to rest
- How to evaluate new treatments
Programs
Register for a free six-week self-management program.
Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.
Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Howard Weston Senior Center
1 Bassett Ave Manor Park, New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 328-6626, DE 19720NCC County
Tue,
12:30 - 3:00 pmSessions:
- Mar 7, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023
- Apr 4, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Milford Wellness Village (VIRTUAL)
Sussex County
Thu,
10am -12:30pmSessions:
- Feb 2, 2023
- Feb 9, 2023
- Feb 16, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023
- Mar 2, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
12:30 - 3:00 pmSessions:
- May 2, 2023
- May 9, 2023
- May 16, 2023
- May 23, 2023
- May 30, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Mon,
9:00am-11:30amSessions:
- Mar 20, 2023
- Mar 27, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023
- Apr 10, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023
RegisterSeats available
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