Diabetes Education Empowerment Program

Date and Time

Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2019 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm EST

Location

Phenix City/Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue

Fees/Admission

Registration is free but please pre-register by calling 334-734-2379.

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Description

Join Alabama Extension for diabetes self-management training designed to:

Educate on how to best control blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
Empower you to establish relationships with your primary care provider
Encourage better nutrition and regular exercise
Encourage lifestyle changes that lead to the reduction in the number of diabetes complications (heart disease, blindness, nerve damage, etc.) and limb amputations
Express the importance of developing support networks of family, friends, and existing community-based social services.

This is a six class program that will present information in simple medical terms and concepts using props and pictures in a way that is conducive to better understanding and make learning fun. The classes are 60 to 90 minutes long. If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, we invite you to contact us for more information.