Take Healthy Action with Diabetes PATH Workshop: Presented by Tri-County Office on Aging [Reg. Req.]
UPDATE 9/21/26 - Due to a misprint in our brochure, our times were listed incorrectly. Correct times for this workshop are 1pm - 3:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons.
What is it? Diabetes PATH: Personal Action Toward Health (Diabetes PATH) is a 6-week community diabetes education program to help individuals learn the tools and techniques needed for day-to-day management. The program was developed and rigorously tested by Stanford University.
Benefits: Research studies found that after the workshop participants had significant improvements in healthy eating, symptoms of hypoglycemia, communication with physicians, depression, and reading food labels. Participants also had improvements in patient activation and self-efficacy.
Who should participate: Older adults with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and/or caregivers of those with diabetes.
Workshop Features:
Led by trained leaders.
Meet for 2 ½ hours per week for 6 weeks.
Group size is approximately 8-12 participants.
Offered in convenient, easily accessible locations. An online option may be available.
Interactive style workshop where mutual support and success build the participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their condition.
Utilize the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”
Free to attend but donations are accepted.
For more information or questions, contact: Christine T. Histed, Evidence Based Program Manager Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) 517-887-1450 [email protected]
Upcoming TCOA workshops: http://www.tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs/
More information about the workshop: https://selfmanagementresource.com/programs/smallgroup/diabetes-self-management-small-group/
Workshops made available in whole or part with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act and MDHHS/Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports through the TCOA.
To Register: Participants can call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected].