Diabetes

Living with diabetes is manageable with the right set of tools.

Type II Diabetes can be preventable as well as manageable. By eating more vegetables, increasing moderate physical activity, and reducing fat and sugar sweetened beverages, one can manage their diabetes and even prevent from developing.

Learn more. Attend FREE diabetes self-management education classes. To register, fill out the form below or simply attend the first class.

If you know of an organization that is interested in hosting a class series, please email estephanie.olivares@austintexas.gov

HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY EATING• ACTIVE LIVING• CONTROL STRESS

Come learn how to manage type 2 diabetes by making small changes, step by step.

Win raffle prizes! Classes are fun, interactive, and FREE.

CLASS TOPICS:

	Class 1: About Diabetes		Class 2: Diabetes Control
	Class 3: Diabetes Control and Exercise		Class 4: Healthy Eating
	Class 5: Prevent Complications		Class 6: Control Stress and Work with your Health Care Team

DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES • MANY LOCATIONS

CLASSES IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH

English Classes for 2017

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Address: 1101 East 10th Street Austin, TX 78702
Dates: Tuesdays, July 25 – August 29, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Language: English
Taught by: Abundant Rain Christian Fellowship

People’s Community Clinic
Address: 1101 Camino La Costa Austin, TX 78752
Dates: Thursdays, August 24 – September 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Language: English
Taught by: Abundant Rain Christian Fellowship

Clases en Español para 2017

People’s Community Clinic
Dirección: 1101 Camino La Costa Austin, TX 78752
Fechas: Jueves, 24 de agosto- 28 de septiembre
Horario: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Idioma: Español
Enseñado por: Austin Public Health

People’s Community Clinic
Dirección: 1101 Camino La Costa Austin, TX 78752
Fechas: Jueves, 24 de agosto- 28 de septiembre
Horario: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Idioma: Español
Enseñado por: Austin Public Health

El Buen Samaritano
Dirección: 7000 Woodhue Dr. Austin, TX 78745 (Edificio “A”)
Fechas: sabado, 26 de agosto – 23 de septiembre
Horario: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Idioma: Español
Enseñado por: El Buen Samaritano

Volunteer Health Clinic
Dirección: 4125 Medical Parkway Austin, TX 78756
Fechas: mierocles, 27 de septiembre – 01 de noviembre
Horario: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Idioma: Español
Enseñado por: El Buen Samaritano

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Come learn how to manage type 2 diabetes

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Central Texas Diabetes Coalition

The Central Texas Diabetes Coalition is a grassroots organization with a diverse membership. Participation is open to all organizations and individuals with an interest in diabetes prevention and control. Current participants include community-based organizations, clinics, schools, the University of Texas, and city, county, and state government.

Join us! Meetings are held quarterly from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Carver Library, at 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, 78702. Please see below for 2017 coalition meeting dates.

Monday, February 27
Monday, May 15
Monday, August 21
Monday, November 13

Learn more. For more information about the Coalition, or to join, contact Estephanie Olivares, Austin Public Health Program Coordinator, at 512-972-6769, or send an email at estephanie.olivares@austintexas.gov

Healthy Places, Healthy People