Diabetes Self-Management Program
Class schedule
Help control your diabetes and live a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes is a complex chronic illness that requires ongoing monitoring to slow or prevent complications. This evidence-based program will help you gain confidence in your ability to manage your health and to maintain an active and fulfilling life.
Self-management classes are interactive and informative.
We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.
Participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition tips
- How to pace activity and when to rest
- How to evaluate new treatments
Programs
Register for a free six-week self-management program.
Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.
Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
12:30pm- 2:30pmSessions:
- Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Wed,
10am to 12:30pmSessions:
- Sep 4, 2024
- Sep 11, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
County
Tue,
5:00 Pm -7:30 PmSessions:
- Sep 24, 2024
- Oct 1, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 29, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Tue,
10:00AM-12:30PMSessions:
- Oct 1, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024
- Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 29, 2024
- Nov 5, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
University of Delaware - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Trinity Faith Education Building 15516 New Road, Lewes, DE 19958Sussex County
Mon,
10:45AM - 1:00PMSessions:
- Sep 9, 2024
- Sep 16, 2024
- Sep 23, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024
- Oct 7, 2024
- Oct 14, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9:00am-11:30amSessions:
- Sep 19, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024
- Oct 10, 2024
- Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
Tell us what would work betterHave questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.
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