Suffolk County Executive Steve
Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, invite residents who
have type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to attend a free program that will
enable them to manage their diabetes. The program, entitled, “The
Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with
Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and comprises six
highly participative classes.
“Diabetes is a growing public
health concern that we must address,” said Executive Bellone. “These interactive
classes will provide participants with the tools to manage and control their
health and to properly manage their diabetes so they
may enjoy an improved quality of life.”
Topics include: techniques for dealing
with the symptoms of diabetes, such as fatigue, pain, hypoglycemia, stress and
emotional issues such as depression, anger, fear and frustration; appropriate
exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating; label
reading; appropriate use of medication, and effective communication with healthcare
providers.
Participants will make weekly action plans, share
experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in carrying out
their self-management plans. Each will receive a free book entitled Living
Healthy as well as a relaxation compact disc.
“Diabetes puts the body at risk
for many serious health conditions. The good news is that moderate changes in
lifestyle can help you to restore your blood sugar to normal levels and result
in significant health benefits,” said Dr. Tomarken. “This course can help those
with diabetes to make those small changes and enable them to improve their
overall health and well-being.”
The six-week series will meet as
follows:
Fridays,
February 05,12,19,26, and March 4,11,2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Suffolk County Community College/
Islip Arts Building Room 102
533 College Road Selden, NY
11784. (Park in Parking Lot 3J right
next to the building)
Contact: Jane Juran at Cornell
Cooperative Extension, 631-727-7850 ext. 340
Individuals must be 18 years or older
to participate.
Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm
registration.
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