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Do you have diabetes and want help managing it?

Diabetes PATH is a 6-week workshop that will provide you with skills and tools to better manage living with diabetes.

Each week, you will set simple, realistic goals to help improve your health. Before Week 1, an information session will be held to provide an overview, walk through registration forms, cover Zoom basics needed to participate, and share helpful community resources.

The program is offered in person and online. Online requires device with internet access and camera.

Diabetes PATH was originally developed at Stanford University under the program name: Diabetes Self-Management Program.

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What it is:

  • Info session, plus 6 weekly sessions (2 to 2 ½ hours each)
  • Fun, interactive, small group workshop
  • Led by certified leaders
  • No cost to participate
  • You will get a free book and program materials

Learn how to:

  • Monitor and balance blood sugar levels
  • Manage symptoms
  • Eat healthy with diabetes
  • Improve communication skills
  • Increase physical activity
  • Keep personal action plans – and more

Benefits to participating:

  • Increased connection to others
  • More confidence in taking care of your health
  • Improve your overall health and increase your energy

This workshop is for:

  • Adults living with diabetes
  • Caregivers and family members

What Participants are Saying:

“This class helped me learn how to manage my diet and how to set goals. The leaders worked very hard and were great! I will recommend this class to anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes. Thank you!”

 

“I think these workshops are necessary, I gained valuable tips and now my mom has signed up. Being virtual makes it accessible to those who couldn’t attend otherwise.”