Yes I Can! Diabetes Self-Management Program

Yes I Can! Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

What it is: The Yes I Can! Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Series is a free six-session workshop that is conducted in two and a half hour sessions in community settings. The program was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn the techniques and strategies they need for day-to-day management of their disease. The goal of self-management is to improve quality of life by giving patients the skills to manage their lives in the face of chronic illness. This program does not conflict with existing treatment or other education programs.

Who should participate: Yes I Can! is designed to benefit adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes symptoms. Participants are encouraged to attend the series with a loved one or support person.


What is taught: Workshop topics include healthy eating, sharing/problem solving, action planning, exercise, preventing hypoglycemia, monitoring glucose, stress/depression, medications, preventing complications, communication skills, and sick days.


To register or for more information contact Cindy Chafin at 615-898-5493 or 615-847-3081or cynthia.chafin@mtsu.edu.


Download Registration Form.

 

FALL-WINTER 2012 WORKSHOPS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN SEPTEMBER 2012.

2012 Workshops:

Murfreesboro First United Methodist Church
265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro
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Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm 1/18/12 - 2/22/12
Smyrna Public Library
400 Enon Springs Rd West, Smyrna
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Fridays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm 2/3/12 - 3/9/12
YMCA Wednesdays 10/19 - 11/23
Primary Care & Hope Clinic
1453A Hope Way
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 11:30 am 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12

Workshops are limited to 20 participants.

This project funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee.


Yes I Can! Diabetes Self-Management Leader Training

FREE Leader Training is being scheduled for Spring 2012. The four-day training will cover all the content and skills necessary to lead one of our diabetes self-management workshops. Trained leaders will be used to facilitate future workshops in the community.

Training information:

DATES: Spring 2012 - (dates to be posted soon)
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Primary Care & Hope Clinic
1453A Hope Way, Murfreesboro

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