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Diabetes Self-Management Program

Class schedule
Man in a support group as part of his diabetes self-management program

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

  • Diabetes - English

    Virtual

    Open only to:

    Community Members Only

    ACDE DSMP English course
    Microsoft TEAMS, Delaware, DE 19713

    Virtual County

    Tue
    1pm - 3:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Aug 18, 2026
    • Aug 25, 2026
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • Sep 22, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kent County Public Library
    497 S Red Haven Ln, Dover, DE 19901

    Kent County

    Fri
    2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

    Sessions:
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • Sep 18, 2026
    • Sep 25, 2026
    • Oct 2, 2026
    • Oct 9, 2026
    • Oct 16, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual CDSMP

    Virtual County

    Fri
    6:00 P.M - 8:30 P.M

    Sessions:
    • Jul 31, 2026
    • Aug 7, 2026
    • Aug 14, 2026
    • Aug 21, 2026
    • Aug 28, 2026
    • Sep 4, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Most worshipful Grand Lodge
    1412 College Ave, Dover, DE 19901

    Kent County

    Thu
    9:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M

    Sessions:
    • Aug 13, 2026
    • Aug 20, 2026
    • Aug 27, 2026
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Sep 17, 2026
    Register

    Seats available

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Have questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.