Healthy Living with Diabetes
Join us virtually on Mondays June 23 - July 28 or in person on Wednesdays July 9 - Aug. 13
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Ongoing event
Event Details
Event Description
Healthy Living with Diabetes
The workshop is geared for adults with type 2 diabetes; adults with pre-diabetes; or adults living with or caring for someone who has diabetes. You'll learn ways to live with—and better manage—diabetes. Classes are held for 2.5 hours, 1 day per week for 6 weeks.
Upcoming sessions:
- Virtual, Mondays, June 23 - July 28, 2025, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
- In person, Wednesdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Holmen Area Community Center
Classes are held for 2.5 hours 1 day per week for 6 weeks. Cost is $30.
What you'll gain:
- Techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes.
- Learn proper exercise, use of medication and healthy eating strategies.
- Improvements in health, health behavior and blood sugar levels.
- A sense of confidence in managing diabetes.
- More confidence in your ability to communicate with physicians.
- Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations.
- Foot care knowledge.
- Tips for talking with a healthcare provider or family member about diabetes and general health.
Contact
Pre-registration is required. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Population Health at (608) 775-6870 or send an email.
If two people from the same household are registering, please let us know to receive a reduced rate. Scholarships may be available.
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$30.00*
*Pre-registration is required. Cost includes a workbook which will be yours to keep.
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