ELDORADO: FREE Take Charge of Your Health: Live Well, Be Well with Diabetes...
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Description
This is a FREE evidence based workshop that meets for 2 1/2 hours each Tuesday afternoon for 6 weeks beginning April 2, 2019 through May 7, 2019 from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm.
Who should attend:
- Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or anyone who is a loved one or caregiver for someone with diabetes.
What you'll learn:
- Building a more effective relationship with your doctor
- Dealing with pain, frustration, isolation, lack of energy
- Exploring an exercise routine
- Communicating with family and friends about your condition
- Eating tips to help you feel better
- Preventing complications of diabetes
- Managing your medications
- Setting and achieving goals
- Solving problems
Developed at Stanford University, this evidenced-based self management program has produced the following outcomes:
- Significantly improved overall health status
- Increased energy levels
- Increased feeling of control of your life
- Reduction of days in the hospital
- Reduction of emergency room visits
- Improved quality of life
- Reduced healthcare costs
For more information or to register by phone, please call Kimberly at (618) 313-1227.