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Diabetes Self-Management Program

Class schedule
Man in a support group as part of his diabetes self-management program

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

  • Cancer

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Virtual County

    Tue
    5:00 Pm -7:30 Pm

    Sessions:
    • Jan 14, 2025
    • Jan 21, 2025
    • Jan 28, 2025
    • Feb 4, 2025
    • Feb 11, 2025
    • Feb 18, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Cape Henlopen Senior Center
    11 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

    Sussex County

    Thu
    9am-11:30am

    Sessions:
    • Jan 23, 2025
    • Jan 30, 2025
    • Feb 6, 2025
    • Feb 13, 2025
    • Feb 20, 2025
    • Feb 27, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Brandywine Hundred Library
    1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803

    New Castle County

    Wed
    2:30 pm-5:00 pm

    Sessions:
    • Nov 6, 2024
    • Nov 13, 2024
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Dec 4, 2024
    • Dec 11, 2024
    • Dec 18, 2024
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Rose Hill Community Center
    19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

    New Castle County

    Wed
    1 pm - 3 pm

    Sessions:
    • Nov 13, 2024
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Nov 27, 2024
    • Dec 4, 2024
    • Dec 11, 2024
    • Dec 18, 2024

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    University Of Delaware OLLI Members

    University of Delaware - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
    15516 New Road, Lewes, DE 19958

    Sussex County

    Mon
    9:00 AM to 11:15 AM

    Sessions:
    • Feb 3, 2025
    • Feb 10, 2025
    • Feb 17, 2025
    • Feb 24, 2025
    • Mar 3, 2025
    • Mar 10, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • May 27, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025
    • Jun 17, 2025
    • Jun 24, 2025
    • Jul 1, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    • Aug 19, 2025
    • Aug 26, 2025
    • Sep 2, 2025

    Online registration available soon.

    Seats available

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Have questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.