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Diabetes Self-Management Maps Project

The Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion in partnership with the Nevada State Health Division is offering a free Diabetes Self-Management Education Program to help people with diabetes or people at risk of developing diabetes better manage their health and decrease their risk of diabetes-related complications.

The six week evidence-based program includes education on diabetes self management and strategies to improve blood sugar control through increased physical activity and improved eating habits. Each session will last approximately two hours.

Class Schedule

Check back for updates on when classes will be offered.

Class Descriptions

Session 1: On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes: Participants will learn the basic concepts of managing diabetes.

Session 2: Diabetes and Healthy Eating: Participants will participate in a detailed discussion about the connection between food and diabetes and the importance of healthy eating.

Session 3: Diabetes and Healthy Eating/Road to Health Toolkit Activities: This session is a continuation of session 2 and engages the participants in a nutrition activity.

Session 4: Monitoring Your Blood Glucose: Participants will discuss the importance of monitoring blood glucose, managing high and low blood glucose, and how to use the blood glucose testing results to better manage diabetes.

Session 5: Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes: Participants will discuss the ABCs (A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol) of diabetes, possible medication options, what insulin is and how it works, and possible diabetes complications.

Session 6: Resources & Road to Health Toolkit Physical Activity: Participants will learn how physical activity can help them manage their diabetes. A physical activity demonstration and free pedometers will be distributed as well as local resources.

If you are interested in participating or have questions about the program, contact Rayleen Earney at earney@snhdmail.org or 702-759-1271.

Funding to support these diabetes self-management activities was provided by the Nevada State Health Division by grant number 5U58DP002003-03 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.