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What can I expect from the class ?

The Diabetes Self-Management Program was written and researched by Stanford University and is now part of the Self Management Resource Center.  The Diabetes Self-Management Program was originally written in Spanish for a research project funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research.  The study was completed in 2007. Results demonstrated improved health status, health behavior, and self-efficacy, as well as fewer emergency room visits.  A new study was conducted in 2015 with the following outcomes:

• Reduced hemoglobin A1C
• Increased engagement in healthy behaviors (i.e., exercise and cognitive symptom management techniques)
• Positive changes in health status (less pain, fatigue, worry, and less health distress).  Increased self-efficacy
• Better communication with healthcare providers
• Fewer visits to physicians and emergency rooms

Details of the program

The Diabetes Self-Management Program is based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) developed at the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center.  Different subject matters are taught over the course of 6 weekly, 2-1/2 hour sessions all focused to help each participant manage their diabetes. This program covers both the physical aspect of managing diabetes as well as the emotional aspect of managing diabetes.

Caregivers and support people are welcome at the workshops and are encouraged to participate as well. Workshops are led by 2 trained lay leaders and are held in community settings (libraries, community centers, churches, housing units etc) for 10-16 individuals. Textbooks are provided for each participant to use as a resource throughout the workshop.

Participants are encouraged to attend all 6 sessions. Each session builds upon the previous session. Participants enjoy sharing experiences and provide mutual support to each other. The content of this program is based on focus groups with diabetes educators and people with diabetes and meets the content standards of both the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

What our participants say…

“I’m so happy that I decided to take this class! It will truly help me in changing my lifestyle. Thank you for providing me with all the information that I will need to make that transition.”