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Free Diabetes Self-Management Program starting soon

The Herald-Dispatch - 3/7/2018

Courtesy of AAA7

Are you living with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, caring for someone living with diabetes, or are you someone who just wants to learn more about healthy living? Would you like to gain confidence and new skills to manage your diabetes and feel healthier? The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) is excited to bring a special evidence-based Diabetes Self-Management Program to local residents.

Participants in the Diabetes Self-Management Program will gain needed support in addition to a number of other benefits including:

- Learning practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression

- Discovering ways to be more physically active

- Learning how to eat healthier and manage your diet

- Learning better ways to talk with your physician and family about your health

- Monitoring your blood sugar

- Finding ways to relax and deal with stress

The Program is available at no cost and open to those age 60 and over. The free six-week workshop will soon be offered in Lawrence County at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish House, located at 518 Park Avenue in Ironton. Sessions over the six-week period will be held each Friday from March 23rd until April 27th. Each session will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Those participating should attend all six sessions.

Participants in the Diabetes Self-Management Program can represent individuals living with diabetes, be a caregiver of someone with diabetes, or be someone who simply wants to learn more about healthy living.

Pre-registration is required by March 16th by calling the AAA7 toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, ext. 247 or 284.

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