Diabetes Self-Management Program (in person) is an interactive in-person group workshop. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a Diabetes Support Program. This is for adults living with type 2 diabetes. Participants learn the skills to manage their diabetes on a day to day basis: exercise, healthy eating, symptom management (fatigue, sleep, stress, depression, hypoglycemia), weight loss, communication skills, how to manage sick days,  importance of glucose monitoring, and about other necessary tests. Core self-management skills taught include action planning, problem solving and decision making. Content meets all ADA and ADCES standards.

Note: Track health promotion program guidance during COVID-19 regularly for updates to program implementation and training options. Programs traditionally implemented in-person may be temporarily allowable by telephone or online.

• Target audience: Adults, 18 years and older, living with type 2 diabetes
• Health outcomes: (Data taken from large national study done virtually and in person)
  • Improved health behaviors (exercise, medication adherence, communication with health professionals, role function)
  • Reduced  HbA1c
  • Increased adherence to advised examinations (eye, foot, kidney)
  • Improved  symptoms (hypoglycemia, depression, fatigue, sleep problems)
  • Reduced health care costs
• Delivered by: 2 trained peer facilitators
• Program type: Group
• Format: Highly interactive group session
• Length: 6 weekly 2.5  hour sessions
• Training: In-person
• Professional required: No
• Accessibility adaptations available: Yes 
• Cultural adaptations available: Yes 
• Available in languages other than English: Chinese,Spanish. See Manejo Personal de Su Diabetes (Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program)
• Topic(s):
  • Diabetes Medication Management
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Activity

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