Take Charge of Your Diabetes

...is an Extension-based collaborative educational program targeted to persons with type 2 diabetes.

You will get information and motivation to help you adopt positive lifestyle changes. 

The program has been successful in helping participants improve blood glucose control, which reduces long-term health risks.

TCYD Can Help You:

• Improve your hemoglobin A1C
• Lower your blood pressure
• Create a healthy meal plan that works for you
• Learn how to check your feet
• Take charge of your diabetes

The Lessons

• What is Diabetes?
• Keeping Track of Blood Glucose
• Diabetes Medications
• Nutritional Management of Diabetes
• Carbohydrate Counting
• Exercise and Physical Activity
• Standards of Medical Care
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Foot Care and Setting Goals

The Follow-up

• Class Reunion
• Grand Finale!

Classes will begin soon!  They will be held weekly for eight weeks.  There will be a health screening before the first class, after the last class, and three months following the last class.

Health screenings will include

• Height (first screening only)
• Weight
• Blood Pressure