Diabetes Education Programs Near You
Diabetes Education is covered by Medicare and most health insurance plans. A diabetes educator can help you stay healthy and give you the right tools to manage your diabetes. Diabetes education programs are available at Munson Healthcare hospitals.
Learn more about Diabetes Education at Munson Healthcare.
Find Your Path
Many programs in northern Michigan offer education about diabetes. These include:
National Diabetes Prevention Program
Those wishing to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes will benefit from this structured, active program. Participants are encouraged to lose 7 percent of body weight and exercise 150 minutes per week to reduce their risks for type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Education, Self-Management, and Support
Individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes learn self-management skills to control the condition and prevent complications. Participants learn about healthy eating, being active, monitoring blood sugar, taking medications, reducing risks, and coping with a health condition.
Personal Action Towards Health (PATH)
Interactive education and weekly goal-setting activities help participants build healthy lifestyle skills. Participants learn techniques to cope with diabetes, including managing emotions and stress, eating healthy, taking medications appropriately, and working with health care providers.
Dining with Diabetes
Through instruction and food demonstrations, participants explore realistic diet changes to manage diabetes. Participants learn to cook and eat using healthy ingredients. Classes include cooking demonstrations and a sampling of tasty, seasonal food.