Living With Type 2 Diabetes is a free program from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). It is for people who have just learned they have type 2 diabetes. The ADA offered the program by 2011.
What the program includes
The program lasts 12 months and is free. It comes in English and Spanish. The current version includes:
- Six e-booklets on topics such as nutrition, stress and emotions, physical activity, prevention of complications and how to stay on track.
- A monthly Healthy Living e-newsletter with seasonal tips and resources.
- Information about local diabetes community events.
- For people who give a phone number, an invitation to “Ask the Experts,” a monthly question-and-answer series online or by phone.
When the program started in 2011, people could get the materials by mail or by email, and could join an online support community.
How to enroll
People can enroll online on the American Diabetes Association website or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
For classes in Kanawha County, see free diabetes management classes, diabetes training and the health education programs. See more tools in the wellness resources list.
Sources
- American Diabetes Association: Programa Viviendo con Diabetes Tipo 2 (Living With Type 2 Diabetes Program)
- Diabetes Self-Management: What we’re reading: ADA’s “Living With Type 2 Diabetes” (April 30, 2011)
- InMaricopa: American Diabetes Association offers free support to type 2 diabetics (May 22, 2011)