IL Pathways to Health Classes
Tomando Control de su Diabetes
This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.
About the class
This engaging program, specifically designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes, offers a supportive environment where you can connect with others facing similar challenges.
In small groups of 12-16, you’ll be guided by two trained leaders, including peer leaders who understand your experience firsthand. Together, you'll create actionable weekly plans, share your stories, and collaboratively tackle self-management challenges. You'll learn skills and tools to manage your symptoms and keep your blood sugar under control.
Duration & Format
- Six weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each (with a built-in break)
- Participate in person at community and clinical locations or virtually with technical support available
Topics Covered
- Nutrition, healthy eating and menu planning
- Physical activity and exercise
- Medication management, monitoring and foot care
- Working more effectively with health care providers
- Problem solving, decision making, goal setting and many more
Benefits of the class
- Helps to lower A1C levels
- Increase physical activity
- Increase confidence in managing symptoms
- Decrease pain and depression
- Less frustration or worry about health
Who should take the class
- Adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes and their caregivers
- Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
- Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations
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