DiabetesLiving!

Program Basics

• Individual assessment and follow up
• Monthly group classes
• Ongoing follow-up, tracking and support
• Ongoing communication of progress with physician

Group and individualized instruction and hands on activities will be designed around the four key components of diabetes management: nutrition, exercise, stress management and ongoing support.

After a comprehensive initial assessment by a diabetes educator, participants will benefit from a series of classes and group experiences. They'll learn how to read and use nutrition labels and be given hands-on cooking demonstrations.

Because stress can alter blood glucose levels, lessons in stress management techniques will provide tools for coping with the unavoidable stressors that everyone encounters in their lives.

Participants also will be taught the importance of regular exercise in the prevention or management of diabetes. The staff will help them identify the types of activities that best fit their individual lifestyles and fitness levels.

Key Factors of the Program

• Comprehensive and Individualized Diabetes Self-Management Training
• Blood Glucose Control
• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Stress Management
• Goal Setting
• Risk Factor Monitoring
• Ongoing Support