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Diabetes Hands On Self-Management Education Program

Diabetes Hands On Self-Management Education Progam are held at:

The Garcia Arts and Education Center
2021 Agnes Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
361-887-7979

About the Classes

  • American Diabetes Association Recognized Program
  • 8-week courses that incorporate hands on learning
  • 2-hour class, one day a week
  • Tuesday 5:30pm -7:30pm, and Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am

Class Overview

  • Class #1 – Overview of diabetes and introduction to nutrition
  • Class #2 – In depth nutrition
  • Class #3 – Highs, lows and sick day management, monitoring blood glucose levels
  • Class #4 – Get moving with exercise
  • Class #5 – Understanding your oral medications and insulin
  • Class #6 – How to prevent complications
  • Class #7 – Managing stress and coping with diabetes
  • Class #8 – Review of diabetes, how to set goals and graduation

For more information, please call 361-887-7979.

Judy’s Story is a Feeding America story that helps tell how our Diabetes Hands On Program changed her life and gives inspiration to others who battle diabetes.