Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes
A community- based workshop to help Spanish-speaking adults manage their diabetes. This workshop is recommended for adults who have Type 2 Diabetes or are pre-diabetic. This interactive workshop is designed to improve individual’s A1C’s and reduce the complications associated with diabetes.
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What topics are covered ?
- What Is Diabetes
- Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
- Healthy Eating (How To Balance Carbohydrates, Protein And Fats)
- Menu Planning
- Dealing With Stress
- Appropriate Exercise and Diabetes
- Hypoglycemia / Hyperglycemia
- Preventing Or Delaying Complications
- Dealing With Depression
- Relaxation Skills
- Communication With Your Healthcare Provider
- Decision Making
- Action Planning And Problem Solving
Who can attend?
This interactive and participatory program is for Spanish-speaking individuals 18 and older who are living with Diabetes. This workshop is suitable for people that are managing Type 2 Diabetes or are pre-Diabetic. Friends and support people (spouses) are also welcome. This workshop is designed for newly diagnosed diabetics as well as those who have been managing their diabetes for some time. This is a very motivating class with lots of great information about diabetes. Participants learn from each other as well as from the facilitators.
Does the program replace existing programs and treatments ?
The program does not replace any existing programs or treatment. It is designed to enhance regular treatment and diabetes education. For medical questions, participants are referred to their physicians. If the content of the course conflicts with instructions they receive elsewhere, they are advised to follow their physicians’ orders and discuss discrepancies with the doctor.
What can I expect from the class ?
Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes was developed by Stanford University and is now part of the Self Management Resource Center. The content of the workshop was the result of focus groups in Spanish with people with diabetes. Over 500 Spanish-speaking adults with Type 2 Diabetes were randomized for the study. At six months, participants demonstrated improvement in A1C, health distress, symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia, and self-confidence in managing their diabetes. At one year, the improvements were maintained and remained significantly different from baseline condition.
Details of the workshop
Different subject matters are taught over the course of 6 weekly, 2-1/2 hour sessions all focused to help each participant manage their diabetes. Workshops are led by 2 trained leaders, one or both of whom are lay people with diabetes. Leaders are fluent in Spanish and familiar with the needs of Spanish-speaking communities. Workshops are held in community settings (libraries, community centers, churches, housing units etc) for 10-16 individuals. Spanish textbooks are provided for each participant to use as a resource throughout the workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend all 6 sessions. Participants enjoy sharing experiences and provide mutual support to each other. The content of this program is based on focus groups with diabetes educators and people with diabetes and meets the content standards of both the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
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