Diabetes Self-Management Training Offered For Community Leaders

Posted by: Brian on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 12:00:00 am

Diabetes Self-Management Training Offered For Community Leaders

Caridad Center is offering a four-day course for community members leading to a certification in diabetes self-management.

Classes will be held Aug 23, 24 and August 30, 31 from 9 am to 4 pm each day at the Palm Health Care Pavilion, 5205 Greenwood Ave., West Palm Beach, 33407.

Topics include:

  • Defining diabetes in simple terms.
  • Identifying common problems of those suffering with diabetes.
  • Learning the tools needed to balance and manage diabetes.
  • Learning your role  in care and management.
  • Defining healthy eating.
  • Learning how a good eating plan helps manage diabetes.
  • Creating future action plans.

To register contact Luz Smith at 853-1633 or 737-6336 ext. 109.

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