Free Empower Diabetes Classes Begin May 2 At UT Health Northeast – Gilmer Mirror

Tyler, TX 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 Northeasts free Empower Diabetes classes beginningMay 2in 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.Classes are freeand topics include:

May 2

9:00-10:00 a.m.- What is Diabetes?

10:00-11:00 a.m.- Managing High and Low Blood Sugars and Sick Days

May 9

9:00-10:00 a.m.- Medications/Insulin

10:00-10:30 a.m.- Monitoring

10:30-11:00 a.m.- Stress/Coping

May 16

9:00-10:00 a.m.- Exercise

10:00-11:00 a.m.- Foot Care

May 23

9:00-10:30 a.m.-Meal Planning

10:30-11:00 a.m.- Goal Setting

July 11

9:00-11:00 a.m.- 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) 877-7569or emailkrista.lindley@uthct.edu

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