Free diabetes classes begin May 2 at UT Health Center
If you or a family member have diabetes, you are encouraged to learn more, get connected, and get on top of this serious disease by attending UT Health Northeast’s free Empower Diabetes classes …
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Free diabetes classes begin May 2 at UT Health Center
If you or a family member have diabetes, you are encouraged to learn more, get connected, and get on top of this serious disease by attending UT Health Northeast’s free Empower Diabetes classes beginning Tuesday in classroom 3207 at UT Health Northeast, located at 11937 U.S. 271 in Tyler, at the corner of U.S. 271 and State Highway 155.
Disease management is the goal of the Empower Diabetes program. Each session provides information for better diabetes self-management and guidelines for living a healthy lifestyle. One to three classes will be held each Tuesday through May 23 and are free.
Topics include What is Diabete, Managing High and Low Blood Sugars and Sick Days, Medications/Insulin, Monitoring, Stress/Coping, Exercise, Foot Care, Meal Planning and Goal Setting.
In July, there will be a Reunion (follow-up) class.
Blood sugar and blood pressure testing are provided at the first class and at the reunion class.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Sessions include educational materials and door prizes.
To register, call 903-877-7569 or email krista.lindley@uthct.edu
