The Diabetes Self-Management Program Is a six-week workshop that helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with diabetes.
Who can attend?
Adults experiencing type 2 diabetes as well as their family, friends and/or caregivers.
What does it cost to attend?
It is FREE to participants, and participants receive the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions course book. Participants must pre-register for a workshop and encouraged to attend all six sessions.
What happens in the workshop?
Workshop groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours, over six weeks. There are ten to fifteen participants in each workshop. In the workshop, you will learn how to:
• use the skills needed for day-to-day management of diabetes and related symptoms
• prevent low blood glucose
• prevent or delay complications
• plan low fat meals and read nutrition labels
• communicate effectively with your health care team
• manage medications stress management
• planning and problem solving
Participants take an active role in the workshop by setting weekly goals and providing feedback on how they managed.
Information according to Toronto Central Self-Management Program, to learn more go to http://www.tcsmp.ca/
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