6.21.24 CCACC Health Center "Free Diabetes Self-Management Program"

CCACC Health Center will host a six-week "Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)" starting on June 25. This course is specifically designed for individuals with diabetes and their families, aiming to provide comprehensive knowledge about diabetes and practical self-management skills. The goal is to help participants better control their blood sugar levels, prevent complications, and improve their quality of life.

With the changes in modern lifestyles, diabetes has become a global public health issue, showing a trend toward affecting younger populations. High-calorie, high-sugar diets, prolonged sedentary behavior, and lack of exercise all increase the risk of developing diabetes. As a stubborn chronic disease, if left uncontrolled, it can eventually lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, vision problems, and skin infections.

The course will feature two speakers: Ms. Ling Chin, MD, one of the volunteer physicians at the CCACC Health Center, and Ms. Kate Lu, LCSW-C, the Director of the CCACC Health Center. They will provide comprehensive knowledge about diabetes and help participants understand how to effectively manage the condition. Through interactive discussions, they will also share valuable practical experience and offer specific daily management tips, enabling participants and their families to better cope with the challenges posed by diabetes.

Facing the dangers of diabetes and its complications, taking preventive measures and effective self-management early on becomes particularly important. Adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and ensuring psychological well-being can effectively reduce the risk of diabetes. Whether you have just been diagnosed with diabetes or have been managing it for years, we warmly invite you to join the CCACC Health Center's "Free Diabetes Self-Management Program." We hope this course can be a steadfast partner on your journey to health.

More information:

Dates & Time: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (Every Tuesday) | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Mode of Instruction: Zoom

Please click the link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKtyOdycEmlu8YJmkiojJPfmihWX1vrjGJoZg2Vw0pHHWK_w/viewform

(Article by CCACC Administrative Office)