Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop
Greencastle Senior Activity Center
10615 Antrim Church Road
Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Departments: Aging Agency,
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop is a FREE program that covers techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, such as fatigue, pain, hyper- and hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear, and frustration. This six-week program is offered one day a week for 2.5 hours each session. Physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health professionals have reviewed all workshop materials. Content is reviewed each year and updated to meet current American Diabetes Association’s standards.
Program topics include:
- appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
- how to use glucose monitoring to make day-to-day decisions and to manage sick days
- healthy eating
- appropriate use of medication
- working more effectively with healthcare providers
- recommended tests to prevent or delay complations
- proper foot care
- action-planning, problem-solving, decision making
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call (717) 597-2020.
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