Better Choices, Better Health: Diabetes

While there is no cure for diabetes, knowledge about diabetes and self-management skills can improve the experience of symptoms and overall quality of life for those living with diabetes. Lifestyle changes can help reduce the likeliness of developing type 2 diabetes among people with pre-diabetes. NDC3 offers evidence-based classes to address both of the above conditions.

Better Choices, Better Health: Diabetes is designed to help people with type 2 diabetes learn how to live well. Topics include: techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating, appropriate use of medication; and working with healthcare providers.

Classes

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Better Choices, Better Health: Diabetes Virtual January 12, 2027 Register

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Program Details

Program Overview

Better Choices, Better Health: Diabetes (prediabetes and type 2) is a group workshop that meets online (virtually) 1 time a week for 6 weeks. A trained peer leader guides each session.

This program focuses on learning skills and supporting one another with diabetes. It is recognized as a support program by the American Diabetes Association.

Key Learning Objectives
  • Solve ways to manage blood sugar highs and lows.
  • Apply healthy eating basics for diabetes.
  • Describe safe and proper use of diabetes medicines.
  • Discover physical activity to build strength and increase energy.
  • Ways to manage stress.
  • Learn ways to talk with family, friends, and doctors to make health care decisions.
Who should attend?

Adults age 18 or older, or their support person, who have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Program Schedule / Format

This program meets online for 1 hour a week for 6 weeks in a group setting with discussion and activities.

Instructor / Facilitator Information

A trained peer leader.

Program Materials Provided

You will receive a textbook, workbook, and other helpful handouts.

Expected Outcomes

You will learn skills to manage diabetes and feel better in daily life.

Registration Information

All class information is on this website. For questions, e-mail bcbh@sanfordhealth.org.

Program Sponsors and Partners

Sanford Health

Additional Notes

This program does not replace medical care.

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