Preventing and Managing Diabetes

From carb counting and nutrition education to diabetes management education, we can help you prevent and manage diabetes.

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Chronic Disease Management

Chronic diseases are medical conditions that need ongoing attention and last a year or longer. You may live with a chronic disease for the rest of your life. 

The right care helps you manage the condition so it does not interfere with your daily life.

Effective management for chronic diseases

Get Healthy, Live Well helps you manage your symptoms for a healthier, active life. Get Healthy, Live Well offers a free, six-session Living Well Workshop to help you manage any health condition, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Being overweight
  • Cancer
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Depression
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Lung disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Stroke

Research studies have shown that people who completed the workshop experience:

  • Better health
  • Less time in the hospital
  • A more active lifestyle
You and your caregiver will learn ways to manage your symptoms with the support of trained coaches and other workshop attendees facing similar health concerns.

 

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The Living Well Workshop can help you:

  • Learn effective strategies to deal with symptoms
  • Cope with pain and fatigue
  • Improve nutrition through healthy eating
  • Gain skills in managing your medications
  • Work through feelings of anger, fear and frustration
  • Improve communication with your family, friends and health professionals

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Click below to find upcoming Living Well Workshops.

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