Take Control of Your Health AND Your Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, proper management is key to staying healthy. By learning more about diabetes and taking steps to manage it, it's possible to control your blood sugar and prevent or delay diabetes symptoms.
Our Diabetes Self-Management and Support (DSMES) program is for people living with diabetes. It empowers them with the skills and knowledge to make healthier life choices and manage their diabetes and other conditions.
Diabetes
- 38.4 million Americans have diabetes (11.6% of the U.S. population)
- 8.7 million Americans are living with diabetes undiagnosed
- Source: National Diabetes Statistics Report | CDC
What to Expect
Great news! Our program is available in English and Spanish and is available at little to no cost. Our classes provide eight hours of support, growing skills to keep your blood sugars in check and promote long-term health. Topics include
- What is diabetes
- What are the facts and myths about diabetes
- Monitoring your blood sugar
- How to read and use blood sugar numbers
- Medicines and how they work in the body
- The basics of insulin and different types
- Healthy eating strategies
- Managing diabetes long-term
- Physical activity
Whether you have diabetes or are supporting someone with diabetes, these classes are open and welcome to you! At Adams County, our dedicated educators and dietitians are committed to addressing your specific needs, questions, and concerns. Your journey to better health starts here with personalized care and support every step of the way!
Upcoming Diabetes Self-Empowerment Classes:
- Saturday, June 14, 9 – 3:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St., Strasburg.
- Lunch is provided, registration is required, and class size is limited.
- Tuesdays, starting July 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual
- Wednesdays, starting September 3, 12 – 1 p.m., Virtual
- Wednesdays, starting September 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Margaret Carpenter Rec Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton
- Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual
- Wednesdays, starting Oct. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual
- Tuesdays, starting Oct. 7, 10-noon p.m., Heritage Club House, 8455 Heritage Dr., Thornton
Próximas clases de Empoderamiento de la Diabetes en Español:
- Martes a partir del 26 de agosto, 6 -7 p. m., virtuales por Zoom
- Miércoles, a partir del 1 de octubre, 6-8 p.m., Clínica Colorado, 8300 Alcott St. Suite 200, Westminster
Regístrese para una clase hoy o únase a la lista de espera para recibir notificaciones cuando se publiquen horarios de clases futuras.
Register for a class today or join the waitlist to be notified when future class schedules are posted.
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Not diagnosed with diabetes and looking for a healthy lifestyle change to delay the onset of diabetes or even reverse prediabetes? Click here for our Journey to Wellness program.
