Living with diabetes can be confusing. There is a lot to learn and staying well may mean you need to make some lifestyle changes. If you, or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, one of the best things you can do is attend a diabetes self-management program called “Healthy Living with Diabetes” provided by Office on Aging.
This FREE evidence-based program developed by Stanford University and has been designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. To find a workshop nearest you, call the Office on Aging at 1-800-510-2020 or visit our Healthy Aging Calendar.
About The Healthier Living Program Workshop:
- Meets 2 ½ hours per week for six weeks
- Small group (10-15 participants)
- Peer-led (non-health care professional) self-management workshop
- Promotes empowerment by teaching behavior management
- Great for people with a diabetes or multiple chronic health conditions
- Great for caregivers
- Addresses topics such as
- Blood glucose monitoring and management
- Complications of diabetes
- Diet
- Exercise
- Foot care
- Improving communication with physicians, family, and friends
- Medication “how to’s”
- Problem-solving
- Relaxation techniques
- Stress reduction
- Weekly goal setting
Who Should Take The Workshop:
- Adults with type 2 diabetes
- Adults with pre-diabetes, or
- Adults living with someone who has diabetes
What's In It For Me? People Who Have taken The Workshop Show:
- Better health behavior and a sense of confidence in managing their diabetes
- Improvements in blood sugar levels
- Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia
- Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations
Interested In Becoming a Host Site for the Healthy Living with Diabetes Program:
The Office on Aging is accepting inquiries from local Orange County community based organizations that are interested in hosting the Healthy Living 6-week program. Currently the Office on Aging is working with local hospitals, community and senior centers, churches, and libraries to facilitate the Healthier Living program. It is a wonderful opportunity for community organizations that provide direct services to adults or caregivers. If you would like to be involved in hosting these workshops and are able to:
- Provide private meeting space for at least 20 people
- Be able to provide classes on the same day for six consecutive weeks for 2.5 hours
- Can help support and promote the Healthier Living program by distributing flyers, displaying flyers in the organization's lobby/reception area, and/or list the program on the organization's website/calendar of events
For more information on becoming a Healthy Living host site, please contact Frank by phone at (714) 480-6451 or email at Frank.hernandez@occr.ocgov.com
Help Yourself and Others with Diabetes By Becoming a Leader!
Do you have a desire to help others? Do you have your own ongoing health conditions ? How about helping yourself and others by becoming a leader for the Healthy Living With Diabetes Program. Contact the Orange County Office on Aging to find out when the next leaders training is.
Interested Leader applicants must:
- Attend a four-day training (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- Be comfortable in front of a group
- Able to facilitate future workshops
Volunteers who are interested in becoming a trained leader are to complete a Registration Form Application and return it to the Office on Aging at: officeonaging@ocgov.com OR
fax it to (714) 567-5021
For Questions:
Call 1-800-510-2020
Informational flyers and registration application forms are located below:
