IL Pathways to Health Classes

Tomando Control de su Diabetes

This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.

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About the class

Are you ready to take control of your diabetes journey? This engaging program, specifically designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes, offers a supportive environment where you can connect with others facing similar challenges.

In small groups of 12-16, you’ll be guided by two trained leaders, including peer leaders who understand your experience firsthand. Together, you'll create actionable weekly plans, share your stories, and collaboratively tackle self-management challenges. You'll learn skills and tools to manage your symptoms and keep your blood sugar under control. 

Every class is built on a highly detailed manual reviewed by physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health professionals both at Stanford and in the community.

Workshops meet weekly for six weeks for 2.5 hours with a built-in break.

Join us in person at convenient community or clinical locations or participate virtually with technical support available.

Topics covered during workshop sessions include:

  • Nutrition, healthy eating and menu planning
  • Physical activity and exercise
  • Medication management, monitoring and foot care
  • Working more effectively with health care providers
  • Problem solving, decision making, goal setting and many more
"I am grateful to those who make these workshops possible. There are many people who need this kind of information."

Benefits of the class

Participants can look forward to:

  • Helps to lower A1C levels
  • Increase physical activity
  • Increase confidence in managing symptoms
  • Decrease pain and depression
  • Less frustration or worry about health

Who should take the class

The program is ideal for:

  • Adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes and their caregivers
  • Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
  • Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations

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