Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™)

1725 Western Avenue,San Bernardino CA 92411

03 May, 2023

Description

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP™, is an education curriculum designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Classes last a total of seven weeks, providing participants with eight unique learning modules. Goals of the DEEP curriculum include: Improving and maintaining the quality of life of persons with pre-diabetes and existing diabetesPreventing complications and incapacities Improving eating habits and maintaining adequate nutritionIncreasing physical activityDeveloping self-care skillsImproving the relationship between patients and health care providers Utilizing available resourcesAt the completion of each module participant will receive diabetes management tools that will help manage diabetes. A1C home test will be provided to participants who wish to test. Class Dates: February: 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8,15 May: 3,10,17,24, June 7, 14, 21 August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13 October: 4,11,18,25, November 1,8,15