This workshop is recommended for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to improve an individual’s A1C’s and reduce the complications associated with diabetes.

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WEDNESDAY CLASS, April 9 through May 14

6:00 to 8:30 PM

MONDAY CLASS, April 28 through June 9

9:30 AM to Noon (No class Monday, Memorial Day, May 26)

Whether you are coming to the workshop hoping to sharpen your blood sugar management skills or beginning to learn more about the disease process, you will walk away from this workshop with something new in your toolbox! Family members and caregivers are welcome, as they will also learn the skills needed to provide support and encouragement in this journey.

The class meets every week at the same day and time over Zoom. Every participant is sent a free E-book to the email they provided in their registration. To learn more, visit MAC Inc., Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence.

The Diabetes Self-Management Program has been approved as part of recognized Diabetes Education Programs by the American Diabetes Association and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

Topics include:

• Exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance
• How to use glucose monitoring to make day-to-day decisions and to help manage sick days
• Understanding and managing your medication
• Communication skills to build confidence and help you work more effectively with your health care team
• Recommended tests for prevention of complications
• Proper foot care
• Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making

This publication was made possible by a grant from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and supported by the cooperative agreement DP23-0020 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of MDH and CDC.