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.
Virtual self-management classes are interactive and informative.
Virtual classes offer all the benefits of an in-person class from your laptop or computer screen. You’ll join a meeting and 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 virtual 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
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
County
County
Tue,
6:00pm - 8:30pmSessions:
- Feb 15, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022
- Mar 8, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 22, 2022
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
Virtual
Open only to:
State Employees & Pensioners
Virtual
County
County
Thu,
10:00am-12:30pmSessions:
- Feb 10, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022
- Mar 17, 2022
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
Virtual
Open only to:
State Employees & Pensioners
Virtual
County
County
Fri,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Feb 25, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022
- Mar 11, 2022
- Mar 18, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022
- Apr 1, 2022
RegisterSeats available
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