Community Diabetes and Heart Education Program
The Community Health Education Department offers several classes and events
for the community, FREE of charge. These classes are taught by experienced
educators, nurses, and dietitians.
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Living with Diabetes Program
Diabetes is a serious disease, but it can be managed, controlled, or prevented.
The
Living with Diabetes Program is a monthly series of diabetes self-management classes taught by experienced
health educators, dietitians, and nurses. During this 4 class series,
participants learn to successfully prevent or manage pre-diabetes and
diabetes with the M’s:
Meals, Movement, Monitoring, Medication, Medical Support and Mental Health. These classes are appropriate for adults with pre-diabetes, diabetes, caregivers,
and anyone with an interest in learning about diabetes management.
Classes are taught in English or Spanish.
Please check the
monthly calendar for class dates and times.
Class 1 – What is Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes and How to Monitor It
Class 2 – Health Eating and Carbohydrate Counting
Class 3 – Preventing Complications and Understanding Diabetes Medications
Class 4 – Physical Activity and Food Label Reading
For more information or to register, please call (213) 977-2150 or email
HealthEd@goodsam.org
Heart and Stroke H.E.L.P.
The
Healthy
Eating and
Lifestyle
Program is a series of heart health management classes taught by experienced
health educators, dietitians, and nurses. Participants will learn how
to keep their heart healthy through blood pressure control, cholesterol
reduction, and weight management.
Classes available in English or Spanish.
Please check the
monthly calendar for class dates and times.
Class 1 – Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Recognize the Signs and Symptoms
of a Heart Attack or Stroke and Know What to Do
Class 2 – Heart Healthy Eating
Class 3 – Physical Activity and Food Label Reading
For more information or to register, please call (213) 977-2150 or email
HealthEd@goodsam.org